Mi'kmaw Client Care Navigator - Halifax, Canada - Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset?

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, to enhance safety and mobility. We work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities to grow.

For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit or call

Position Title:
Mi'kmaw Client Care Navigator

Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Reports To:
Provincial Manager, Healthcare Operations

Term:
Full-Time, permanent

Date: 1st December 2023

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

The Client Care Navigator (CCN) will act as a resource to coordinate and integrate supports and services for both Indigenous clients and non-Indigenous clients with vision loss to access culturally safe and client centered care.

The CCN provides support and advocacy for Indigenous clients and their families by facilitating and coordinating access to vision rehabilitation services, and networking with the Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw health systems and community partners that provide services to Mi'kmaw people.

II.

The role of a Client Care Navigator includes:

Facilitating relationship building between Mi'kmaw community health programs and other community partners
Completing intake assessments with clients
Scheduling all VLRC appointments with service providers
Monitoring and providing proactive followup for clients ensuring ongoing collaboration across services/providers.
Ensuring all servicerelated activities provided are documented in the client health record following VLRC policies.

Requirements:

III. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Strong understanding of the Mi'kmaw language (including spoken and written), culture, customs, and traditions
Knowledgeable about services available in Mi'kmaw communities.
Strong knowledge of clientcentered philosophy related to interviewing, assessments, and scheduling practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including shared decisionmaking and facilitation.
Able to prioritize workload and manage competing tasks with excellent problemsolving skills.
Proficient in technology (e

g:
Microsoft office, case management and care coordination systems)

Experience and Education

Registered health professional designation is an asset.
Minimum bachelor's degree in Social Work, Gerontology or other related health care discipline.

Benefits
Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.

We thank all applicants for their interest in VLRC, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Closing Date for Applications: January 1, 2024