Holistic Intake and System Navigation Counsellor - East York, Canada - TNO – THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ORGANIZATION

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Holistic Intake and System Navigation Counsellor


TNO - The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a well-established community-based social and health service agency providing a wide range of programs and services supporting low-income and newcomer communities across Ontario and sometimes across different provinces through online services and referrals.

We are seeking one
Holistic Intake and System Navigation Counsellor for Health Access Taylor Massey to join our
HATM team in a
full-time contract role for
six months.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide intake assessment, understanding clients' healthcare needs and social determinants of health
  • Work with individuals and their families to access the most appropriate services to suit their needs and circumstances
  • Identify and address barriers to accessing healthcare services and community resources.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed client records, progress notes, and documentation in compliance with privacy regulations.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports on client demographics, service utilization, outcomes, and challenges encountered.
  • Monitor and evaluate client progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes
  • Provide information on HATM, review eligibility criteria and facilitate navigation for mental health services and communitybased resources
  • Maintain up to date information on community services and opportunities and liaise closely with service providers to ensure optimum delivery of services.
  • Provide information and guidance on available healthcare services, programs, and wraparound support services.
  • Assist clients in navigating the healthcare system, social support system, newcomer support system and support in clients accessing appropriate resources and programs.
  • Coordinate referrals to service providers, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social workers, and community agencies to facilitate coordinated care.
  • Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings, and community outreach activities.
  • Advocate for clients' rights and needs within the healthcare system and community services.
  • Provide emotional support, education, and empowerment to clients
  • Collaborate with community partners to address social determinants of health impacting clients.
  • Develop customized outreach plans for designated, promote programs in community social landmarks with service partners.
  • Participate in network of Neighbourhoodbased services providers

Screening - As a condition of employment, the successful applicant must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening.


Job Type:
A full-time contract position for 6 months.


Work Location(s): Health Access Taylor Massey (4 The Mkt Pl, East York, ON M4C 5M1)


Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 35 hours/week - Some evenings and weekends may be required


Benefits:


  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Social activities organized by the organization
  • Public transportation nearby
  • TNO is committed to employment equity initiatives. We encourage residents of Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park, and surrounding communities, and people who are racialized, Indigenous, people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities, and other equityseeking groups to apply. TNO is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know._
  • We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted._

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • East York, ON M4C 5M1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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