Primary Care Case Worker

**Duties:** * Provide a range of case management supports to individuals, couples, families or groups within a framework that is culture-based utilizing traditional teachings and traditional healing ways * Assist clients to identify their issues, determine their needs for health care follow-up to ensure optimum health care and planning * Work with primary care providers and the Manager to ensure that referral information is followed up in a timely manner * Determine appropriate interventions in conjunction and collaboration with the client and with primary care providers through consultation, chart reviews, and case conferencing * Co-ordinate and participate in case reviews, case conferences and ethical reviews as required or requested * Supporting clients in completing ODSP forms and replacing identification (e.g., driver's license, health card); helping clients navigate supports identified by providers and/or clients; and performing additional duties as requested by the Manager, Waash-Keshuu-Yaan Unit (primary care unit) * Provide case management services in a safe, warm and caring manner * Ensure that confidentiality and privacy are strictly maintained * Provide care that reflects an understanding and competent knowledge of health and other issues facing the Aboriginal community such as the effects of the post-colonial and residential school syndromes * Responsible for ensuring that client information is properly and appropriately collected and documented through charting methods as determined by AHT * Pro-actively identify and address community health issues through individual client information and needs assessment tools. * Assist in the compilation of data specific to the Case Support Worker function as directed by the Manager, Waash-Keshuu-Yaan Unit (primary care unit) * Establish and maintain a filing system that ensures proper security, storage and ease of retrieval of information and records specific to the Case Support Worker function. **Qualifications & Experience:** * BSW and/or MSW required.RSW Registered * Post-secondary education in Social Work, Social Services, Community Services, Health Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Mental Health, or a related discipline. A combination of education and relevant experience will be considered * Minimum of 2 years of experience providing case management, client support, navigation, community health, social services, or related services, preferably within a primary care, community health, or Indigenous health setting * Experience working with individuals, couples, families, and/or groups experiencing complex health, social, housing, financial, mental health, or other barriers to accessing services * Knowledge and understanding of the health and social issues affecting Indigenous communities, including the impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, residential schools, and other systemic barriers * Demonstrated understanding and respect for Indigenous cultures, traditional teachings, tradi