Indigenous Community Health Navigator

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 support to Indigenous patients through coordination of health and social services
• Develop comprehensive care plans addressing medical and social needs, including navigation and advocacy
• Facilitate access to Indigenous ceremonies, medicines, Elders, and Traditional Healers
• Build and sustain relationships with community partners and organizations
• Support data collection and tracking to improve understanding of client experiences
• Contribute to the development of screening, intake, and referral processes
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding the needs of medically and socially complex patients
• Support access to education on health equity and trauma-informed care

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant health or social work field or equivalent lived/work experience
• Minimum 4 years of practical and related experience
• Strong knowledge of community resources for Indigenous peoples and social determinants of health
• Experience building relationships with Indigenous leaders, Elders, and Knowledge holders
• Experience with trauma-informed care and anti-racist/anti-discriminatory practices
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in an Indigenous language (written or verbal)
• Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation
• Understanding of acute care settings and hospital systems
• Facilitation or teaching experience

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. As a leading research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, UHN is dedicated to discovery, education, and patient care across various medical specialties.