Overview
Community Navigator – St. Laurent Jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at Manitoba Metis Federation
POSTING #
24-12-006
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201
POSITION TYPE TERM (6 Months), FULL-TIME
The Community Navigator provides support, advocacy, and community navigation for Métis Citizens in need.
Job Duties /
Competencies:
Identify social, medical, economic, recreational and educational services in the community that will meet clients’ needs;
Recognize potential crisis and emergency situations and accurately develop strategies to deal with such situations;
Provide input to other professionals with regard to the development of client program plans;
Maintain liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community;
Assist Métis Citizens in identifying barriers to accessing resources and support them in overcoming these;
Assist in preparing various project budgets;
Provide input to management with regard to the development of the program and participates in program evaluations;
Encourage and facilitate the participation of individuals in the program.
Skills and
Qualifications:
Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Social or Health Science, Social Work, Social Service, or relevant field, and/or equivalent experience and training may be considered;
Experience in community outreach work, community support, advocacy and community navigation, etc.;
Experience in program development and facilitation, reporting, and case management;
Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
Proficient in Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
Knowledge of Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
Title: Community Navigator – St. Laurent
Company: Manitoba Metis Federation
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Category: Social Work (Community Health, Public Health, Youth Development), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health, Public Health, Youth Development, Volunteer / Humanitarian)
