At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential social navigation services and support clients in accessing community resources.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Corner Brook Community Health Centre making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly wage, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while gaining valuable experience in social services.
- Qualifications: Diploma or degree in social sciences and experience in community-based services required.
The predicted salary is between 28.74 - 28.74 $ per hour.
Zone: Western Zone
Location: CBCHC - Corner Brook Community Health Centre
This position will operate out of Monaghan Hall, Corner Brook Community Health Center. The incumbent will be providing services across multiple program areas including virtual care clinics.
The Navigation Support Worker is responsible for the coordination and provision of non-professional social work and social navigation services to meet client and family needs within the Family Care Team. Work involves supporting the role of Social Workers/Navigators and other providers in the health care setting by coordinating client needs for concrete services; locating and arranging identified services through linking with a wide range of internal and external resources; consulting with members of the health care team and community resources and documenting interventions provided. The Navigation Support Worker will also assist clients and families with the completion of applications for support to a variety of programs and services, support Chronic Disease Prevention and Navigation, social prescribing, and support community linkages.
The Navigation Support Worker is part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for Primary Health Care services based on the needs of the population in the health neighborhood. This can include the provision of services in a variety of settings and methods including in-person visits, virtual care, and visits in clients' homes including within personal care homes.
Required Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must hold at minimum: 2 year Community Studies-Family Services Diploma and/or a Bachelor's Degree with a focus in the social sciences and a minimum of two years' work experience within a community-based services program is required.
- The incumbent must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships is essential.
- Experience working independently with limited supervision and a willingness to travel are also required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. Please note: Use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.
Social Service Worker in Badger employer: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
As a leader in the Eastern Rural Zone, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of emergency and critical care services while working in a collaborative and innovative environment. The organization prioritizes employee growth through ongoing professional development and fosters a culture of compassion and accountability, ensuring that staff are supported in their roles. With competitive salaries and a commitment to work-life balance, this role is ideal for those seeking meaningful and impactful employment in healthcare.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services Recruitment Team
