Home and Community Care Coordinator -Vacant Position (Repost)

Home and Community Care Coordinator -Vacant Position

Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Permanent
Salary Range: $57,795 $71,081 annually
Location: Serving Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Serpent River First Nation and Mississaugi First Nation communities.

Join our team and help support Elders and seniors to live safely, independently, and connected to their communities.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid Extended Health Benefits
• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• 3 weeks vacation for the 1st year
• 15 Personal leave days annually
• $1,800 Professional development allocation annually
• 10 days professional development leave
• Technology amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cellphone)
• All travel expenses covered
• High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience
• Access to cultural and traditional teachings of the Ojibwe people

About Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services provides a full and coordinated continuum of care to the seven member First Nation communities of the Mamaweswen, North Shore Tribal Council; to urban Indigenous individuals in Sault Ste. Marie through the Indigenous Friendship Centre; and to four additional First Nation communities in the Wawa and Chapleau area.

Maamwesying is a recognized leader in First Nation health our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We deliver accessible, high-quality, culturally safe, and holistic health care that strengthens the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. In partnership with our 11 First Nation communities, we offer a wide range of services including primary care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support, and health promotion.

Position Overview

The Home and Community Care Coordinator provides case management and coordination for clients with complex home care needs, with a focus on enabling Elders and seniors to live safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

Working as part of an interprofessional team, the Coordinator ensures that clients receive the right mix of services and supports medical, social, and cultural to maintain quality of life, dignity, and connection to community.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Assessment: Assess client needs, eligibility, and risk factors, with a focus on supporting older adults and those with complex health needs.
• Care Planning: Develop individualized, holistic care plans that integrate clinical care, community supports, and traditional wellness practices.
• Case Management: Provide ongoing case management and coordination for clients, ensuring services are timely, effective, and culturally appropriate.
• Collaboration: Work closely with health professionals, traditional healers, hospitals, and community agencies to support smooth transitions and continuity of care.
• Client Support and Advocacy: Advocate for clients and families to access home care services, equipment, and other essential supports.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly review care plans, monitor progress, and adjust services as client needs change.
• Program and Community Support: Participate in health promotion and wellness initiatives that support seniors independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Gerontology, or a related field.
• Experience in home and community care coordination, case management, or health service navigation.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, values, and approaches to health and healing.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Valid Ontario drivers license and reliable vehicle for travel within the region.

Assets

• Experience working in or with Indigenous communities.
• Familiarity with local health and social resources in First Nation and surrounding areas.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset.

Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time to time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur.

• Accommodations for the disabled will be available upon request
• An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check
• Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code Special Programs

Posted Until Filled

Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in BambooHR, a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three work related references. Please ensure that Community Home Care Coordinator appears in the subject line or apply directly onwww.Indeed.ca

Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.