Jordan’s Principle Navigator

Employer Name: Wauzhushk Onigum Nation

City: Kenora

Province: ON

Postal Code: P9N 3X8

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

Email: jpadmin@wonation.ca

Hours of Work: Full-time

Job Type: Full-Time

Wages: TBD

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

• Serve as a primary contact for Wauzhushk Onigum Nation (WON) families to assist children with health, social, or educational needs.
• Act as a “Focal Point” for families by engaging with community members and actively participate in community events to raise awareness of Jordan’s Principle.
• Provide ongoing services promptly to support children and youth’s health, education, and well-being.
• Collaborate with internal departments to address gaps in services and meet the needs of children and families.
• Work with interdepartmental staff to identify service gaps and utilize planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure safe handling of documents and records.
• Build positive relationships with partners and external resources to improve service coordination for children, families, and caregivers.
• Provide culturally responsive approaches and interventions to support children’s healing journeys and coordinate community programming.
• Engage and educate WON families on Jordan’s Principle.
• Assist families by completing forms, gathering quotes and required documentation.
• Maintain communications with children, families, and service providers while coordinating approved services.
• Support community initiatives, such as the Canada Summer Jobs program, and assist in organizing workshops or events.
• Ensure systems are in place to support children, youth, families, and caregivers collaboratively while promoting personal growth, self-worth, and belonging.
• Submit ISC-related documentation in collaboration with the Jordan’s Principle Administrator.
• Attend required training and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned by the Jordan’s Principal Administrator.

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Postsecondary education in health, social sciences, education, administration, or related fields is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter while effectively

collaborating with team members and stakeholders.

• Experience navigating service agencies and coordinating services is an asset.
• Knowledge of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation community needs is essential.
• Organization skills and record-keeping are essential.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Clear CPIC upon request.

How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume describing your qualifications to:

Barbara Katic, Jordan’s Principle Administrator at jpadmin@wonation.ca

 

Closing Date: February 14, 2025

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