Complex Needs Connections Navigator - Surrey, Canada - FRAFCA

FRAFCA
FRAFCA
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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

Complex Needs Connections Worker

About
Us:


The Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association is a non-profit organization that provides a diverse range of culturally safe and supportive services to Aboriginal people in Surrey and the Fraser Salish region.

The Friendship Centre works from a decolonizing perspective, and as such, works to strengthen family bonds between generations and within the family.


About
Surrey:

The City of Surrey is one of 21 municipalities in Metro Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.

We are located on the Lower Mainland on the south side of the Fraser River and share a border with the United States of America.

Surrey is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓wɑ:
n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) land-based nations.


Position
Summary:

The Complex Needs Connections Navigator is responsible for coordinating, developing, and planning delivery of the complex disabilities program.

Primarily this position is responsible for providing support to Indigenous peoples with diagnosed and undiagnosed complex disabilities including FASD and other similar conditions.

Position will be provided to support individuals through support coordination, case management and outreach support.

This cultural and support planning will include Housing & navigation supports, Health & wellness navigation supports, Assistance navigating, Connection with Elders & culture bearers and Sweats, ceremonies, & other supports that promote wellness & abstinence.

Promoting community Inclusion across organizations & communities may yield additional provider/vendor relationships. Ultimately, providing better outcomes for individuals dealing with complex needs/issues. Culturally safe services are available for Indigenous individuals and feel comfortable accessing services.

This project will help engage Service Providers with experience in services provided to high risk, substance using, street involved individuals who may not otherwise access services.

Using best practices of a harm reduction and trauma-informed approaches, the connections navigator builds relationships with program participants to provide support, referrals, information, crisis intervention, and enhanced wellness for those in need.

Finally, the incumbent is a strong starter, with demonstrated passion for the work and has a proven track record of supporting those with complex disabilities to achieve stability and independence.


Why
FRAFCA:


  • Opportunity to work alongside cultural knowledge keepers & Elders
  • Holistic, culturally safe, approaches to serving our clients and community
  • Freedom to share and observe own cultural practices (i.e. smudging in the office)
  • Access WorkBC Employers Training grants and other bursaries to fund training & other professional development
  • Extended Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Travel) and Employee Assistance Plan after 3months on continuous employment
  • 10 annual paid sick/personal leave days
  • Paid vacation days (up to 25 days based on years of service)
  • Flexible work hours
  • Offices located along main transportation routes; main office by the Skytrain station
  • Parking available onsite

Your
Duties:


Program Development (10%)

  • Developing a tracking system
  • Developing promotional materials including a branding concept
  • Participating in program development through collaboration with the management team and making recommendations to create and enhance programming designed for marginalized individuals overcoming multiple barriers including substance abuse and mental health issues.
  • Embedding cultural practices within the programs
  • Engaging Elders, and other facilitators to provide culturally appropriate workshops and sessions.
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Community Development and Networking (30%):

  • Facilitating community partnerships with an aim towards aligning a coordinated, client-centered community support system for shared community clients.
  • Developing working relationships with key organizations such as Lookout and CLBC
  • Developing an interagency committee to act as a sounding board.

Case Management and Advocacy (50%)

  • Acting as an advocate for clients, assisting with forms and services such as ID assistance, housing & MSP, PWD and Community Living BC.
  • Supporting clients (be their safe person) as they navigate through addictions and mental health issues and services
  • Participating in connecting individuals into transitional housing and communitybased programs that are designed to support personal growth and independence with dignity
  • Working with clients to assist in CLBC assessment process Work for you
  • Developing an intensive caseload of 15 clients and have weekly contact.
  • Making referrals and working alongside community housing organizations
  • Recording and reporting case histories and program statistics
  • Participating in Program
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