| Position Type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Strathroy, ON |
| Date Posted: | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Education: | College Diploma (2 years) |
Job Description
About Middlesex County
Middlesex County is a vibrant upper-tier municipality located in Southwestern Ontario. We offer a thriving business climate, easy access to transportation routes, and quality of life. Middlesex County offers residents easy commutes, safe communities, a diverse economy, exceptional healthcare facilities, affordable housing, an array of educational opportunities and bountiful recreation and cultural choices in a picturesque setting. The County’s administration headquarters are located in London but Middlesex County is comprised of unique villages, towns and rural communities that have great attractions for residents and tourists.
At Middlesex County, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships in the communities in which we live and serve. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity of thought, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations. Join our team and build a rewarding career in a progressive workplace that fosters innovation and leadership.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Manager of Social Services, the Community Navigator’s primary duties will be to assist residents of Middlesex County with navigating government and community services to address the challenges related to homelessness and housing instability. Duties will include providing assistance in navigating processes to help individuals access supports and resources. Assistance may be in the form of providing support with applications, one to one instruction as well as small group clinics and workshops and may involve referrals to other agencies.
This is a temporary, full-time position for up to twelve (12) months and is part of our CUPE 101.5 bargaining unit.
Qualifications
What We Offer
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to hr@middlesex.ca by 4:30 p.m. on October 15, 2024.
We welcome all interested candidates to apply. If you do not meet every qualification in the job description but your skills and experience align well with the role, we encourage you to consider applying. You may be the right candidate we are looking for with this role or other roles at Middlesex County.
Accommodations
Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.
Additional Information
We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.
Middlesex County is a vibrant upper-tier municipality located in Southwestern Ontario. We offer a thriving business climate, easy access to transportation routes, and quality of life. Middlesex County offers residents easy commutes, safe communities, a diverse economy, exceptional healthcare facilities, affordable housing, an array of educational opportunities and bountiful recreation and cultural choices in a picturesque setting. The County’s administration headquarters are located in London but Middlesex County is comprised of unique villages, towns and rural communities that have great attractions for residents and tourists.
At Middlesex County, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships in the communities in which we live and serve. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity of thought, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations. Join our team and build a rewarding career in a progressive workplace that fosters innovation and leadership.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Manager of Social Services, the Community Navigator’s primary duties will be to assist residents of Middlesex County with navigating government and community services to address the challenges related to homelessness and housing instability. Duties will include providing assistance in navigating processes to help individuals access supports and resources. Assistance may be in the form of providing support with applications, one to one instruction as well as small group clinics and workshops and may involve referrals to other agencies.
This is a temporary, full-time position for up to twelve (12) months and is part of our CUPE 101.5 bargaining unit.
Qualifications
- Possess a college certificate or diploma in a related program (including but not limited to Office Administration, Human Resources, Social Services related education).
- Six months to two years related experience.
- Ability to effectively problem solve, multi-task and work well with individuals from a variety of cultures, diverse abilities, educational levels, work experience and socioeconomic backgrounds is required.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with internal and external partners.
- Maintain knowledge of federal, provincial, municipal and community programs relevant to Middlesex County residents, and ability to communicate such information as appropriate.
- Proven ability to plan and work independently, and follow through on tasks and assignments with minimal direction.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of the County and Library’s service, programs and resources.
- Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or other similar software program).
- A valid “G” driver’s licence, and access to a vehicle to travel as required to fulfil job responsibilities.
- Current Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to the County of Middlesex.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: the pay rate for this position is $29.76 to $33.62 per hour for 35 hours per week plus 13% pay in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay
- Ability to participate in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Flexible work opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to hr@middlesex.ca by 4:30 p.m. on October 15, 2024.
We welcome all interested candidates to apply. If you do not meet every qualification in the job description but your skills and experience align well with the role, we encourage you to consider applying. You may be the right candidate we are looking for with this role or other roles at Middlesex County.
Accommodations
Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.
Additional Information
We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.
