RESOURCE NAVIGATOR
Full Time (Permanent)
Monday to Friday – 7 hours/day
Edmonton, Alberta
Bigstone Health Commission is seeking an experienced Resource Navigator to join our talented Health Team. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating and navigating community resources between various organizations and clients in need. This role requires strong organizational skills and effective communication with the ability to develop innovative solutions that support the clients of Bigstone Cree Nation. This is a rewarding opportunity if you have deep appreciation for Indigenous culture and a passion for helping people.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serves as the primary point of contact for Bigstone Cree Nation clients requiring internal/external information, advocacy, supports, and resources.
• Connects clients to appropriate internal/external organizations and provides follow up to ensure the clients needs are met.
• Conducts research in community resources and supports throughout Canada.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with individual clients, families, communities, providers, and organizations.
• Responds to inquiries from service providers regarding available resources and referral processes through offering information and/or direction.
• Collect, record, and analyze data.
• Maintains accurate record keeping, prepares reports, and presentations as needed.
• Provide coverage for Health Benefit Adjudicators.
• Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to speak Cree is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to learn and utilize innovative technology.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess excellent people skills.
• Possess advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite & database management.
• Must be comfortable with conflict resolution.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Knowledge of Indigenous communities, history, cultures, and challenges.
• Knowledge of the Non-Insured Health Benefits program is an asset.
Education and Experience
• Post-secondary education (Diploma or Degree) related to Health Administration, Social Work, Human Services and/or equivalent.
• 2-5 years’ experience in Resource Navigating and Social Support is an asset.
Benefits:
-Competitive Salary
-Paid Annual Vacation Leave
-Paid Health & Wellness Leave
-Employer Matching Pension Plan
-Extended Health, Dental & Vision Plan
Salary is dependent on qualifications.
Please forward your Cover Letter, Resume (including 3 work related references), & Criminal Record Check to our:
Human Resources Department
PO Box 1020 Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0
Fax: 780-891-2623 | Email: bhcresumes@bigstonehealth.ca
CLOSING DATE: Until a Suitable Candidate is found.
*Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
POSTED: February 16, 2024
