Job Description

Health Navigator

Queer Yukon Society

Whitehorse, YT
Hybrid
Full Time

Duration

Contract

Closing Date

May 1st 2023

Job Level

N/A

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Health Navigator Overview Queer Yukon Society is looking to hire a full-time Health Navigator to support 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families to make informed choices about their healthcare, including working with them to identify their needs, providing information about care options, and addressing concerns. The Health Navigator should be able to understand and interpret medical information and have experience supporting clients with challenging decisions. This will be a full-time position for a registered nurse, social worker, or someone with equivalent lived experience. Duration of contract: one year renewable contrac Location: Whitehorse preferred, remote work from other Yukon communities will be considered Hours: 35 hours per week Wage: $38-$44/hour based on experience and location Benefits: Organizational benefits plan includes coverage for: prescriptions, dental care, paramedical (e.g. counseling, massage, physiotherapy, acupuncture, chiropractors, etc.), vision care, life insurance, and disability insurance. Equipment: Employees will be provided necessary equipment to complete tasks. A laptop & phone will be provided. Responsibilities include:

• Support 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families to make informed choices about their healthcare, including working with them to identify their needs, providing information about care options, and addressing concerns.
• Advance clients\xe2\x80\x99 safety, agency and informed consent in their healthcare decisions, including accompanying 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals to appointments or otherwise advocating for their needs as requested.
• Communicate with healthcare providers and Government of Yukon to identify pathways and barriers to care.
• Stay up-to-date on best practices in 2SLGBTQIA+ healthcare as well as services available to Yukoners.
• Work with Healthcare Navigation Assistant (once hired) to support clients with booking appointments, gathering documentation and navigating Insured Health Services, Non-Insured Health Benefits, gender marker changes and other relevant systems
• Develop public health education resources and resources for system navigation for 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners in collaboration with Queer Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s Health & Education Manager and other QYS staff, and work with the Health & Education Manager to identify areas where training should be provided to healthcare providers or the community at large.
• Adapt role and activities to meet Regional needs in addressing policy challenges and changes
• Follow all policies, procedures, and guidelines as set by Queer Yukon Society
• Participate in relevant staff and team meetings,
• Keep your workspace(s) tidy and well organized,
• Ensure all client information is kept confidential and is securely stored, and
• Other duties as mutually agreed upon, according to capacity.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong knowledge of or first-hand experience with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
• In depth experience, knowledge, and/or training in Trans related healthcare
• Prior experience working in the healthcare sector, and/or systems navigation
• Anti-racist and/or any other anti-oppression training or experience
• A strong knowledge or experience with Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s First Nations communities, and
• Basic familiarity with Gmail, Google Drive, Zoom.
• Lived experience of barriers to medical care (including transition-related barriers, medical racism, and/or experience in a remote community) will be considered an asset.
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and access to a vehicle, or other reliable transportation to attend medical appointments will be considered an asset.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector is an asset.

Preference may be given to individuals who identify themselves as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, including but not limited to: Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour, women, Two Spirit / Indigiqueer people, Trans/Non-binary people, people whose first language is not English, and people with disabilities. Application Instructions: Apply no later than: May 1st, 2023 @ 11:59pm (Yukon Time) Please include a resume and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience make you a good fit for the position. Please send your resume and letter to the Human Resources Committee at: work@queeryukon.com and put \xe2\x80\x9cHealth Navigator\xe2\x80\x9d in the subject of your email. Individuals selected for an interview will be asked to complete a short assignment demonstrating relevant skills. Additional Application Instructions
Application Instructions: Apply no later than: May 1st, 2023 @ 11:59pm (Yukon Time) Please include a resume and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience make you a good fit for the position. Please send your resume and letter to the Human Resources Committee at: work@queeryukon.com and put \xe2\x80\x9cHealth Navigator\xe2\x80\x9d in the subject of your email. Individuals selected for an interview will be asked to complete a short assignment demonstrating relevant skills.