Jordan's Principal Service Coordinator - Burns Lake, Canada - Carrier Sekani Family S

Carrier Sekani Family S

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Burns Lake, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Career Opportunity:
Jordan's Principal Service Coordinator

Location:
Prince George OR Burns Lake OR Vanderhoof, British Columbia

Employment Type:
Full Time - 35 Hours/Week

Wage Range:
$ $41.31 /Hour

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) - A Great Experience Awaits You

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CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is in everything we do.

Since our beginnings 30 years ago, CSFS has grown to over 400 employees providing services to 11-member Nations.

Enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, and a strong focus on professional development opportunities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work
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The Opportunity

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In accordance with Jordan's Principle (JP), providing every Indigenous child with the care that is needed, the Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator will use systems navigation to improve the overall care and service provided to First Nations children and youth with complex care needs.

The JP Coordinator is responsible for providing day-to-day advocacy support to First Nations children and their families as well as service providers, supporting the child and family's navigation of culturally appropriate services.

The position enables integrated and well-coordinated care, across primary, acute and community health and social services.

With a working knowledge of Indigenous health approaches, protocols and culture, the JP Coordinator promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and communication and provides information and referrals to First Nation communities and CSFS service providers.

The JP Systems Navigator also maintains databases and reporting requirements.
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Serves as a point of contact for (a) Indigenous children and their families in the CSFS service delivery area (b) health care providers, and (c) First Nations communities and organizations who are requesting support and advocacy directly related to children and youth

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Ensures the appropriate and effective sharing of information including identifying and maintaining contact with Indigenous children and families as required for continuity of care, including the use of multiple communication strategies including telehealth

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Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide a timely response when children are in need of care

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Develops and documents a coordinated service plan that includes referral, assessment, treatment/admission, discharge (if applicable), transition and ongoing care protocols

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Builds strong relationships and partnerships with front line health care and child care workers, and works with a variety of health care and child care professionals, including but not limited to nurses, speech pathologists, dental, occupational therapists. Works with these types of individuals in order to obtain clinical support

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Builds strong relationships and partnerships with local Provincial and Federal Government services in the social sector, including, but not limited to, Ministry of Children Family Development, Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, Provincial Regional Health Authorities, and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

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Maintains strong relationships with First Nations health and social sector service providers and organizations, as well as other service providers and other First Nations organizations

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Raises awareness of Jordan's Principle risk factors by performing an outreach function i.e., providing health promotion and education to front line health care and child care workers

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Regular Travel throughout North Central British Columbia is required.

What You Will Bring to The Role

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Bachelor's degree in a health or social services program or related discipline or related field of study preferred

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A diploma in a Human Services related field required

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Three (3) years' recent related experience working in health and social services, particularly with Indigenous Peoples.

The Location

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What CSFS Team Members Are Saying

We live by our organization values of Responsibility, Caring and Compassion while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution
Family like atmosphere without traditional corporate inflexibility
Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers

Its All For You

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Excellent total compensation package including competitive wages, benefits and pension plan
Unique, generous and flexible time off options promoting work life family balance
Education, and professional development opportunities

Deadline to apply:
July 25, 2023. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you s