Care Navigator - YWHO Chatham Site

POSITION: Care Navigator

LOCATION: YWHO Chatham Site

1 Temporary Full-Time (12 month contract until May 2027)

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment, and communication channels.  We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

Reporting to Manager of Integrated Client Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

promotes a stigma free youth culture for mental illness.

conducting and completing the detailed Community Mental Health Assessment;.

assisting A/YA in prioritizing needs/areas of consideration and to develop short-term plans to address these priorities.

promotes opportunities for increased independence and champions community peer development.

acting as a resource person or an advocate to assist individuals in obtaining information/access to services/supports which are deemed needed.

supporting reintegration into school, work and social activities.

Qualifications:   

Post-secondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university with current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with current registration with the CNO, Bachelor’s Degree with a Social Service Worker Diploma and a current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W; or Bachelor’s Degree with an applicable college diploma in Addictions and current registration with the C.A.C.C.F.

1-2 years’ experience in a health related organization and experience working with Adolescents/young adults with mental health issues;

Personal lived experience in recovery from a mental health and/or addiction challenges.

A valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle are required.

Hours of Work:  35 hours per week, may include three days 8:30-5:00pm and one day 10:30-7:00pm and occasional Saturdays may be required to meet the position requirements.

Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume by 4:30pm on May 15, 2026 on BambooHR.

If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.

POSTING DATE: May 5,2026

CLOSING DATE:  May 13, 2026