Jordan's Principle Child Resource Navigator

Inuvik - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Jordans Principle Child Resource Navigator

Department: Health & Wellness

Reports To:Manager Health & Wellness

Location: Remote (Work-from-Home) Gwichin Settlement Area Northwest Territories or Yukon

Employment Type: Full-Time Term (Project-Based) until March 31 2026

PURPOSE

Reporting to the Health & Wellness leadership team the Jordans Principle Child Resource Navigator strengthens child youth and family wellness systems by improving how services and supports are identified tracked and accessed across regions and sectors. This role works with the Gwichin Tribal Council Health & Wellness Department to provide systems-focused support to frontline staff rather than direct service to families.

The Navigator researches organizes and maintains uptodate information on programs services and emerging opportunities enabling staff to make timely informed referrals. Grounded in Gwichin values and childrens inherent rights the role ensures accurate culturally grounded resource information is available to support the wellness healing and growth of Gwichin children and youth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and maintain a current inventory of programs services and supports for children youth and families including health mental wellness education recreation cultural programming disability supports respite prevention and housing-related services.
Track eligibility criteria referral pathways waitlists application processes contact information and service updates across the Gwichin Settlement Area Northwest Territories Yukon and other jurisdictions.
Monitor new emerging and time-limited opportunities at community territorial national and international levels and share relevant information with Health & Wellness staff.
Support frontline staff by preparing service comparisons resource summaries and simple referral pathway guides for complex situations.
Build and maintain working relationships with service providers agencies Indigenous organizations governments and non-profits to obtain up-to-date program information.
Identify service gaps access barriers and emerging trends affecting children and youth and provide recommendations to inform program planning and development.
Maintain organized and confidential resource databases tracking tools briefing notes and written summaries to support reporting funding applications and system improvement.
Prepare internal resource guides updates and briefing materials for the Health & Wellness team.
Carry out related duties that strengthen child youth and family wellness systems and service coordination
Additional responsibilities as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Work Child & Youth Care Education Indigenous Studies Health Public Administration or a related field.
Equivalent combinations of relevant training lived experience and strong systems knowledge will be considered.
Experience working in or alongside child youth family health or social service systems.
Experience working with First Nations or Indigenous organizations is a strong asset.
Knowledge of service systems supporting children youth and families
Understanding of childrens rights frameworks including Jordans Principle
Familiarity with culturally grounded community-based wellness approaches
Strong research and informationsynthesis skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Cultural awareness and respect for Gwichin values
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and shared databases
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
Access to a reliable high-speed internet computer and a cell phone

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and our obligations under the Gwichin Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA) preference will be given to qualified GCLCA Participants and Indigenous applicants. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they wish to be considered under this preference.

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