Case Manager/Navigator

Position Profile

Case Manager will work to support individuals who have been involved in a high-risk lifestyle, with the philosophy of building on strengths and supporting challenges. This will require providing one on one support as well as working with various professionals and support agencies to coordinate meeting the daily living, health, financial and social needs of individuals and/or families who have been involved in high-risk lifestyle.

Navigator:  The Housing Navigator will provide personalized support to individuals and families experiencing or at-risk of homelessness by helping each client develop a Housing Plan to address their barriers to maintaining and sustaining permanent housing. As part of the Plan, the Housing Navigator will identify each area in which clients will need assistance to accomplish their goals and objectives (i.e. applying for public benefits, identifying subsidized housing, scheduling appointments, etc.).  This position takes on the responsibility of providing the assistance necessary to ensure clients success.

Under the direction of the Director of Housing, the Housing Navigator provides client support such as advocacy, case management, benefit establishment, linkage to mental health/substance abuse services, and connection to stable housing and all other supportive services as needed.

Ideally, the CUMFI Housing Navigator will have extensive experience working with individuals that are chronically homeless, homeless families and/or homeless veterans, and knowledge of local Indigenous and non-Indigenous housing options and existing community programs and services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field of study and/or a suitable combination of training and extensive experience in working with individuals who have been involved in a high risk lifestyle.

Navigator

Ability to speak a First Nations or Metis language is an asset.