Jobs at Community Health Centres
POSITION | FT Indigenous Patient Navigator |
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COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE | Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (ON) |
LOCATION | 733 9th Avenue East, Unit 3 Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 3E6 Canada Map It |
APPLICATION DEADLINE | 08/09/2024 |
POSITION DESCRIPTION | Status: Full-time, permanent Location: Owen Sound, ON Hours: 35 hours/week (5 days) Salary: $59,910 to $70,488 per year Paid Time Off: 3+ weeks of vacation, sick days, spiritual/cultural leave, birthday Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and more Pension: HOOPP (defined benefit plan) Posting Date: July 12, 2024 Deadline: open until filled Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, dynamic, multiservice Indigenous health and wellness agency. We strive to provide quality, wholistic health services by sharing and promoting traditional and western health practices to enable people to live in a more balanced state of well-being. SOAHAC provides services to Indigenous people including those who live on and off reserve, status, non-status, Inuit, and Metis within the Southwest, Waterloo-Wellington and Erie St Clair regions. SOAHAC has a mandate of ensuring that health services are accessible, of high quality, and are culturally appropriate. It is SOAHAC’s objective to build health care capacity within Indigenous communities. Currently, we are seeking the services of an Indigenous Patient Navigator to join our interdisciplinary staff team to work at our Owen Sound site. Reporting to the Integrated Care Manager, the Indigenous Patient Navigator is a key resource to Indigenous people, caregivers and their families upon admission to hospital. You will assist Indigenous people with navigating the health care system, ensuring access to and provision of culturally appropriate health care services and link clients with the health and community supports required to transition back to home after discharge and live safely in their homes. You will also be the lead for Coordinated Care Planning for Owen Sound’s Indigenous clients. This position also acts as a cultural resource for health care providers working with Indigenous people. Requirements
This job may require additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre. SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; however, hiring preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. SOAHAC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources. If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to careers@soahac.on.ca. |
WEBPAGE FOR HOW TO APPLY | https://www.soahac.on.ca/employment-opportunities/ft-indigenous-patient-navigator-3 |