Community Navigator (Contract) Jobs

POSITION: Community Navigator, Thompson (Part-Time, Contract, 7 hrs/week for 48 weeks)

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Community Programs & After Stroke

REPORTS TO: Coordinator, National After Stroke Programs

Basic Function

Reporting to the Coordinator, National After Stroke Programs, the Community Navigator (CN) will be responsible for supporting active, healthy connected lives for people with disabilities in four Manitoba communities of focus – Winnipeg, Steinbeck, Selkirk and Thompson. Life with disability can be profoundly isolating. Whether from social stigma, discrimination, or the challenges of navigating an often-disconnected system, people living with disabilities feel disconnected from society, the supports they need, and each other.

The Community Navigator will work in the designated community to:

• Make communities aware of services available to Manitobans with disabilities (both MODC’s and others); and,
• Signpost and refer them to local community programs.
• Connect Manitobans to MODC virtual programs to support their physical and mental health, and ability to enjoy strong, supportive relationships and a sense of community belonging;

The CN will work closely with other MODC staff to ensure consistent and best practices are applied across the CPAS portfolio.

Responsibilities

Community Engagement

• Develop an information exchange forum and resource database to grow relationships and linkages for Manitobans.
• Reach out and serve and/or connect with Manitobans in the focus community and their families, local volunteers, relevant stakeholders, community, educational and business sectors to establish a stronger sense of belonging and community.
• Organize, manage and facilitate a variety of opportunities that deepen MODC’s profile in communities and networks, and complement existing local offerings.

Program Delivery/Client Support

• Support the identification and entry of local community resources for people with disabilities into MODC’s national resource database (both in-person and virtual offerings) enabling a more robust navigation of Manitobans with disabilities in our client

relationship management (CRM) database and appropriate referrals moving forward.

• Facilitate the registration of Manitobans into virtual programs (e.g., Aphasia Peer Connect, Ask An Expert) that champion physical, social and mental health, and their ability to enjoy strong, supportive relationships and a sense of community belonging.
• Utilize client relationship management (CRM) database, as needed, to capture and
• Signpost Manitobans to other community-based assets that support their needs.
• Provide system navigation services by making appropriate community referrals and assisting Manitobans in the focus community with various health, social and supportive systems; these services may be at the federal, provincial or municipal level
• Facilitate virtual programs in conjunction with other MODC team members.

analyze client data, including client profile, needs assessment, goals, achievements and

intervention involvement.

• Monitor program statistics, analyze the results; this includes preparing status summaries

and reports.

General Administration

• Promote a positive, safe work environment.
• Follow all MODC policies and procedures.
• Adherence to the Code of Business Conduct
• Meet deadlines, while managing changes in priorities, schedules, deadlines, etc.
• Manage workload and work area in a healthy and safe manner.
• Communicate openly and work cooperatively with team.
• Manage change in a constructive and positive fashion.

MODC Culture Code and Staff Engagement

We are accountable to our community, volunteers, clients we serve and each other, we are one

Team

• To solve problems together, to be able to analyze and review situations for constant improvement.
• To have strong communication skills sharing thoughts and opinions openly
• To coach and work efficiently and in support of one another.
• To respect and celebrate differences

We adapt and grow together

• To be innovative and work towards constant program improvements, and new initiatives.
• To take an active role in professional development opportunities, training, and share knowledge with team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in health promotion, education, social work,

recreation, community development or related field.

• 2-3 years of related health and education experience
• Experience working with the disability community, knowledge of disability issues and/or

lived experience of disability will be considered strong assets.

• Ability to ensure sensitivity and appreciation of Indigenous Peoples culture, traditions,

approaches in program delivery.

• Experience with group facilitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build professional relationships with internal and
• Demonstrates professional, customer-focused behaviour.
• Experience of providing person-centred support to vulnerable people

external stakeholders, including health professionals and academic administration.

• Self-motivated to achieve results.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively both in verbal and written form.
• Driver’s license essential.
• Works effectively with, and demonstrates respect for, others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
• Good organizational and planning skills; effective team player.

Hourly Rate: $20/hr

If you are interested in transforming the quality of life for people with disabilities, please apply

directly online or submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to:

Alena Widup

Please note that March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All

employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all required doses of a

vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the commencement of their

employment, or as otherwise recommend by public health authorities. We will provide

reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons

or on the basis of any other protected ground, as required under applicable human rights

legislation.

March of Dimes Canada is committed to a selection process and work environment that is

inclusive, equitable and accessible. We welcome applications from qualified individuals that

reflect the abilities and diversity of the populations we serve. March of Dimes Canada will

proactively provide accessibility solutions to job applicants throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.