24 Oct
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Findhelp Information Services
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Moncton
24 Oct
Findhelp Information Services
Moncton
We're looking for people who are passionate about their communities and care about connecting people to the help that they need, when they need it.
THE OPPORTUNITY : The Service Navigator position is great for people with social service or social work backgrounds. The position involves support for diverse service users and complex problem solving to ensure people are connected to the right services quickly and easily and that barriers to service are reduced whenever possible.
This is an exciting fast-paced and outcomes oriented position that requires an ability to adapt and learn, and an appreciation for the root causes of inequity and lack of access to services, with service users’ needs changing from call to call.
Every day, Findhelp Service Navigators empower communities with information and access to services by:
- Engaging clients through empathetic, supportive, open-minded and non-judgmental communication and support
- Effectively assessing client needs and co-developing solutions with clients through anti-racist, trauma informed and culturally humble practice
- Balancing effective and outcomes oriented solutions in a dynamic fast-paced environment where teamwork and collaboration define the way we operate
- Adapting to ever-changing client and organizational needs
You’ll welcome new opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives and further our vision - People Connected. Communities Strengthened.
This position is currently remote; however, Findhelp reserves the right to change the work location in the future based on operational needs, which may require employees to work from a designated office.
WHO ARE WE?
At Findhelp, we connect individuals and families with information and referral to the complete range of government, health,
community and social services in their communities and help them navigate the complexities of the human services system, quickly and easily. Motivated by our mission to create connections and solutions to build strong communities , we’re constantly innovating to keep up with the changing needs of our communities and to ensure that everyone has access to the supports they are seeking.
Findhelp recognizes that systemic racism exists and that certain groups of people experience disproportionate barriers to economic, employment and health opportunities which may be amplified due to intersectional personal identities. We are committed to improving accessibility to human and social services through ongoing and new initiatives, partnerships and approaches.
We’re proud of our people and culture and we’re constantly changing and innovating to do better! Our workplace is focused on balance, equity, engagement and a healthy environment. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice and we do the work to make that happen. You’ll be engaged and supported to learn and grow your career and you’ll make a difference in people’s lives across Canada.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL :
- Strive for Service Excellence - You will strive to uphold service excellence, responding to inquiries thoroughly and according to established service and quality standards. You will communicate with empathy, respect, sincerity, care and concern.
- Be Committed - This position requires a commitment to working a rotating schedule - including mornings, afternoons and overnights on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays, in a repeating four-week schedule - according to the needs of the agency’s 24/7 Inquiry Services department.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE : SKILLS
- Demonstrated commitment to and lived experience of principles of anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity and inclusion
- Problem solving (able to make independent service decisions)
- Collaboration and teamwork. You enjoy working both independently and as a member of a dynamic team on recent and existing services and special projects
- Current knowledge of best practices in trauma informed mental health (e.g. crisis de-escalation, risk assessment, anti-racism, gender-based violence, suicide prevention, harm reduction)
- Proficiency in French and English both in writing and orally. Excellent communication skills with the ability to create and maintain rapport with clients, express and transmit information with consistency and clarity, using active listening techniques. ( Note: Your English and French proficiency orally and in writing will be assessed as part of the selection process) .
- Strong knowledge of the social service sector and health, government and community services
EXPERIENCE
- Combination of education and/or work/lived experience in Social Services, Social Work, Community Work or other related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience (paid or volunteer) in the social services sector (health, government and/or community services)
- Demonstrated recognition, allyship and acknowledgement of the lived experiences of various communities and intersectionalities, particularly persons with disabilities and racia
📌 Bilingual (English/french) Community Resource Navigator -service Navigator (Moncton)
🏢 Findhelp Information Services
📍 Moncton