Navigator
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Job Description
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About us At Home Base Yellowknife we are dedicated to supporting at risk youth. All youth deserve access to safe and supportive housing. We maintain a culturally inclusive and safe space within the community; work collaboratively with Yellowknife organizations and services to provide safe and supportive programs for youth and provide a safe, inclusive and diverse working environment for staff who are provided training and professional development opportunities to meet the unique needs of our youth. Please submit a cover letter and resume as an expression of interest in this position Home Base is seeking experienced, dynamic and motivated individuals to fill full-time positions as a Navigator within our Dormitory Program. The Navigator works to assist residents of the Dorm Program, ages 12-24, or youth accessing the Emergency Overnight Shelter who may be potential candidates for the Dorm Program. The Dorms support youth to achieve increased independence, reconnection with family and/or important people in their lives, and to function more successfully in the community, while residing in a safe and supportive housing environment. Why work for Home Base Yellowknife? Home Base offers a comprehensive onboarding process, including foundational training modules, shadow shifts within all three elements of the Home Base Yellowknife Program, professional development opportunities; Benefits including: Health, Paid Vacation, Personal Leave, annual Wellness Allowance and opportunities to engage in community, cultural, educational and recreational events with the youth. Home Base appreciates the commitment and dedication of our staff and are committed to providing a healthy workplace environment. Responsibilities
- Supervision of youth across 8-10hr shifts (days, evenings, nights)
- Support youth to be involved in the development of a service plan with attainable goals and a transition plan to independent living
- Connect youth to resources in the community not limited to education, employment, housing, life skills, addictions, and mental health
- Maintain a shared caseload of 10 youth with other Navigators
- Daily interaction with youth in residence
- Maintain regular contact with support services (guardian, YHSSA, Justice, School, Employers), and other professionals and support services that may become involved with the youth
- Ensure youth attend school/tutor/work, scheduled appointments, court, outside programming
- Engage youth to participate in cultural, educational, mental health & addictions, personal coaching, recreational and social programming provided by specialized HBYK staff
- Ensure HBYK is a safe space for all, including 2SLGBTQQIPAA+ persons
- Risk, Conflict and Crisis Management
- Degree or Diploma, including but not limited to: Youth Work, Social Work, Criminology, Education, Recreation
- Minimum of 2 years experience working in a similar role/environment.
- Relevant lived experience will be assessed on a case by case basis
- Punctual and reliable (_required_)
- Understanding of youth experiencing addictions, discrimination, homelessness, mental health problems, trauma, and neurodivergent behaviours
- Emotional intelligence including self-awareness, self-regulation, intrinsic motivation empathy, social skills
- Communication skills including written, verbal, presentation, active listening, non-verbal, feedback, respect, confidence, clarity, honesty, friendly
- Fluent in the use of Google Suite programming
- Experience writing case notes
- Collaborate well with others
- Yellowknife resident , this is an on-site position (required)
- Fluency in English (comprehension, verbal & written) (_required_)
- 19 years of age (required)
- Current Work VISA Status
- Full Class 5 license + minimum of 1 year experience as a fully licensed driver
- Clear Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Abstract
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
- Child and Family Services Check (as necessary)
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
- Yellowknife, NT X1A 1T6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- directly related: 2 years (required)
- Fluent English (required)
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Job IdJD2154210
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationYellowknife, NT, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned