First Link Care Navigator

Company: Community Health and Wellness, Wellbeing

First Link Care Navigator – 178-26-4

Community Health and Wellness, Wellbeing

Contract (12 months)

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Thursday, October 1 2026, for the First Link Care Navigator with Community Health and Wellness, Wellbeing. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting, and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications are accepted through My Job Search. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Manager- Seniors Support Hub, Department of Well-Being, Six Nations Elected Council, which includes matters pertaining to the policies and procedures of Six Nations Elected Council.

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The First Link Care Navigator will coordinate and integrate supports and services for persons living with dementia and their care partners. In this direct client service role, they will be the key “go-to” person for families after a dementia diagnosis, with responsibility for identifying needs, supporting self-management goals, and strengthening the communication and care planning linkages between providers and across sectors along the continuum of care. The First Link Care Navigator will strive to ensure that every person diagnosed with dementia and their care partners have timely access to information, learning opportunities and support when and where they need it in order to achieve the following outcomes:

• increase system capacity to provide families facing a dementia diagnosis with system navigation support

• work to improve client experience for the person living with dementia and their care partner(s)

• greater care partner capacity and competency to effectively manage their role and reduce incidence of crisis situations

• enhanced capacity for the person living with dementia to remain in their own home and community for as long as possible

Type: Contract (12 Months)

Closing Date: October 1 2026

Hours of Work: 35 hrs./week

Wage: $34.73/hr

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *