Jordan's Principal Service Coordinator

Career Opportunity: Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator

Location: Vanderhoof, British Columbia

Employment Type: Full time 35 Hours/Week

Wage Range: $35.0579 - $44.1058 /Hour

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) - A Great Experience Awaits You: CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is in everything we do. Since our beginnings 30 years ago, CSFS has grown to over 400 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, and a strong focus on professional development opportunities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity: In accordance with Jordan’s Principle (JP), providing every Indigenous child with the care that is needed, the Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator will use systems navigation to improve the overall care and service provided to First Nations children and youth with complex care needs. The JP Coordinator is responsible for providing day-to-day advocacy support to First Nations children and their families as well as service providers, supporting the child and family’s navigation of culturally appropriate services. The position enables integrated and well-coordinated care, across primary, acute and community health and social services. With a working knowledge of Indigenous health approaches, protocols and culture, the JP Coordinator promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and communication and provides information and referrals to First Nation communities and CSFS service providers. The JP Systems Navigator also maintains databases and reporting requirements.

• Serves as a point of contact for (a) Indigenous children and their families in the CSFS service delivery area (b) health care providers, and (c) First Nations communities and organizations who are requesting support and advocacy directly related to children and youth.
• Ensures the appropriate and effective sharing of information including identifying and maintaining contact with Indigenous children and families as required for continuity of care, including the use of multiple communication strategies including telehealth.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide a timely response when children are in need of care.
• Develops and documents a coordinated service plan that includes referral, assessment, treatment/admission, discharge (if applicable), transition and ongoing care protocols.
• Communicates the service plan to children and family and appropriate Indigenous community organizations.
• Provides navigation services with a cultural safety and humility lens, using a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach. Understands the importance of working with First Nations protocols in order to make children and families comfortable with their interaction with the health care system.
• Builds strong relationships and partnerships with front line health care and child care workers, and works with a variety of health care and child care professionals, including but not limited to nurses, speech pathologists, dental, occupational therapists. Works with these types of individuals in order to obtain clinical support.

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What You Will Bring to The Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health or social services program or related discipline or related field of study preferred
• A diploma in a Human Services related field required
• Three (3) years’ recent related experience working in health and social services, particularly with Indigenous Peoples.

The Location:

Vanderhoof “where the heart is beckoning”is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the “Heart of it All” when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. The community’s size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome way to stretch your legs, are an avid wildlife admirer or looking for fun ways to entertain the family, Vanderhoof has something for you. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visiting http://www.vanderhoof.ca/ .

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying

• We live by our organization values of Responsibility, Caring and Compassion while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution
• Family like atmosphere without traditional corporate inflexibility
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers

Its All For You:

• Excellent total compensation package including competitive wages, benefits and (defined benefit) Municipal Pension Plan
• Unique, generous and flexible time off options promoting work life family balance
• Education, and professional development opportunities

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Deadline to apply: April 4, 2024. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

With the continuation of the global pandemic and because CSFS provides services to First Nations communities, classified as “Vulnerable Populations,” and to protect the health and safety of employees, candidates applying for employment will need to agree to provide their covid-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.