Youth Mental Health Systems Navigator
- Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families
- 230 McArthur Ave., Vanier, ON K1L 6P5, Canada
Job Description
Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is a multi service non- profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families. We are dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Manager of Community Initiative and Mental Health, the Youth Mental Health Systems Navigator provides screening, assessment, referrals and advocacy for families who have youth experiencing addictions and/or mental health challenges. The Youth Mental Health Systems Navigator helps families negotiate health and social systems, overcome barriers and ensure seamless transition from one service to another and continuity of care for each individual.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Client care including:
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Provide case management to youth and their families/caregivers in order to help them navigate and understand service systems and ensure that they are receiving services they need.
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Conduct screening and brief assessment in both individual and group formats using common tools and protocols.
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Working with clients, families and caregivers, create a navigation strategy that will lead to quality service, maximize collaboration, and streamline and integrate services.
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Make referrals to addictions services, mental health services, and other services as required.
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Coordinate referrals received for Inuuqatigiit’s mental health team.
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Engage and coordinate with children/youth, families and professionals to
implement the Indigenous Integrated Plan of Care (IPC) process as
appropriate.
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Assist with preparing and submitting Child First Initiative applications
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Promote Inuit beliefs, values and traditions that enhance health.
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Engage in supportive counselling and support to children/youth require, using
a balance of approaches to meet individual needs (e.g. activities, one-on-one referrals, home and school visits, crisis intervention, cultural and community connection);
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Work in collaboration with other professionals in addressing mental health issues for children/youth.
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Coordinate case management meetings, including minute taking and communications.
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Actively represent Inuuqatigiit at meetings, presentations, and conferences with stakeholders, including partner agencies
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Engage with various agencies and stakeholders to strengthen mental health programs and services.
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Establish relationships that benefit the delivery of mental health programs and services.
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Adhere to and promote the mandate and mission of Inuuqatigiit;
Qualifications and Requirements
- Inuit descent preferred; fluency in Inuktitut would be an asset.
- Professional diploma or degree in Social Work or related field of study.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing mental health services
- An acceptable combination of related education, work and life experience may be considered
- Experience in facilitating meetings, navigating mental health and social service systems, advocating to meet client needs
- Mental health first aid and ASIST training considered assets.
- Experience working with families involved with Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa. • Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities.
- Knowledge of the needs of Inuit children and families.
- Knowledge of Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports.
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Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software.
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Strong organizational, program planning and problem-solving skills
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Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations.
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Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment.
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Driver’s license and access to a vehicle are assets
Knowledge and Skills
- Written and spoken fluency in Inuktitut an asset
- Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities
- Knowledge of the needs of Inuit youth
- Knowledge of Inuit culture and community
- Knowledge of Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment
- Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment • Ability to respond effectively in crisis situation
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, and commitment to youth
Please apply with a cover letter and up-to-date resume by to: Human Resources Department, at jobs@inuuqatigiit.ca
Note that accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require specific accommodations, please contact the HR Department through the contact information provided above, so that we can make suitable arrangements with you.
When two equally qualified candidates are considered for the same position, preference will be given to the candidate of Inuit descent.
We thank all who apply for this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is dependent upon funding approval.
Inuuqatigiit Centre supports Inuit children and youth in Ottawa, to be strong, healthy and proud community members with knowledge of their culture, connection to the local Inuit community, equitable access to services and supported by their families. We do this through culturally strength-based programs and individualized services for the children, youth and their families that improve their ability to live a good life. All of our programs and advocacy work are rooted in the components of head start and guided by the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles.
We are committed to building strength and resiliency within families and within the Inuit community. We believe that families who are healthy and strong are able to raise healthy and strong children.
Tapping into the strengths of families from a place of resiliency and capability is a philosophy that permeates all of Inuuqatigiit programs. The staff of the Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families supports the belief that it is a parent’s right and responsibility to be involved in all aspects of the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of their child’s programming.
The philosophy of the Inuuqatigiit is holistic, child-centred and community driven. We recognize that serving a child means serving a family. On a daily basis, we provide a multitude of family support services that includes but is not limited to one on one support, court accompaniment, Children’s Aid Society access visits, individual advocacy and referrals. Our approach is to support a family on their journey to physical, spiritual and emotional well-being by providing a caring, supportive and culturally based hub of services that meets their individual needs.