Wellness Navigator - Primary Health Care

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Wellness Navigator demonstrates flexibility and innovation in supporting citizens of the communities that the One Door Chronic Disease Management Centre serves in accessing the services, programs, and/or resources that can support health enhancing behaviours. The Wellness Navigator provides guidance and support for clients, including providing information about appropriate supports and programs that will meet health and wellness needs and social supports that can assist with daily living. Developing and facilitating emotional wellness programming and facilitating other health and wellness programs using a person-centred and family focused approach is a crucial part of this role. The Wellness Navigator promotes active involvement of the participant and family in establishing person-centred goals using the principles of behaviour change and self-management.

The Wellness Navigator is team focused and will collaborate with the Community Health Team staff, family physicians, other health care providers and community groups to maintain awareness of existing supports within the community and in the surrounding areas through a community development, population health and collaborative approach. This individual also works collaboratively with the team and partners to develop, implement and evaluate the community-based wellness navigation model that guides their work. The incumbent is a member of an inter-professional team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

Please note this position requires travel to facilities within Cumberland County. A valid driver’s license and access to transportation is required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution in one of the following health care disciplines: Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Registered Nurse, Recreation Therapy, Physiotherapy or Masters' of Counselling
• Registration with respective professional regulatory association required
• Minimum 3 years' experience including clinical practice related to discipline; working in Primary Health Care setting/community-based team/community setting required
• Minimum 2 years' experience with Masters' of Counselling required  
• Facilitation/education skills utilizing adult education, self-management supports, and motivational enhancement principles (both individual and group settings)
• Experience working with people living with a chronic condition(s)
• Experience in partnership development, stakeholder collaboration, and community development
• Understanding of population health, health promotion strategies, and behaviour change principles
• In-depth knowledge of local health authority and community-based services
• Demonstrates person-centred/family-focused, diversity relevant approaches to care
• Demonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation and evaluation, and quality improvement
• Computer skills (MS Office, email and internet)
• Annual CPR-AED certification and annual WHMIS training and certification
• Valid driver's license and daily access to a reliable car for travel for work
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)

Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$33.97- $ 42.89 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.