Cultural Communities Navigator, South Asian Community Engagement, Client Services

Location: Northeastern Alberta (Fort Chipewyan)

Cultural Communities Navigator, South Asian Community Engagement, Client Services
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories (The Society) is a not-for-profit association that brings awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias; helps alleviate the personal and social consequences of the disease, provides information, education and support programs, and promotes and funds research into the cause, prevention and cure. Our vision is each person living with dementia, and those supporting them, can thrive as we focus on care today and a cure for tomorrow.

Our values are “CARE:
Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy.”

The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories strives to provide culturally inclusive services to diverse communities, ensuring that everyone has access to dementia education, resources, and support.

We are looking for Cultural Communities Navigator (CC Navigator) to support the South Asian Communities in Alberta by providing dementia awareness, outreach, and support services. Reporting to the Cultural Communities Coordinator, the CC Navigator will focus on engaging and supporting individuals living with dementia and care partners from South Asian communities. This role involves outreach education and collaboration with community partners to enhance access to culturally relevant dementia services.

Verbal and written fluency in Punjabi and Hindi languages is required for this role.

The CC Navigator must collect essential information, provide information and refer in appropriate circumstances in a way that fits the unique needs of the individual. This position is responsible for coordinating referral systems and client service, delivering support and education programs within the assigned area, and building strong community and health‑care professional relationships.

This is a full‑time term position with the possibility of extension or permanency. The Cultural Communities Navigator may require travel throughout the province on an occasional basis.

Primary Responsibilities
Community Engagement and Outreach

Build relationships with South Asian community organizations, seniors’ groups, and healthcare providers to raise awareness of dementia

Organize and facilitate information sessions, workshops, and support groups tailored to the South Asian community

Represent the Alzheimer Society at cultural and community events

Support Services and Navigation

Provide one‑on‑one support to families seeking dementia‑related resources

Assist individuals in navigating healthcare services, helping them access culturally relevant dementia care

Collaborate with the team to develop and adapt dementia education material for South Asian communities

Advocacy and Education

Deliver brain health and dementia awareness sessions in both English and Punjabi/Hindi

Advocate for culturally inclusive dementia care by collaborating with community partners

Other Responsibilities

Research appropriate community resources and supports to meet client needs

Promote and deliver the Society’s programs and services utilizing various delivery methods

Support referral intake and ongoing follow up

Facilitate and participate in the delivery of standardized programs

Coordinate and facilitate support groups

Maintain accurate and objective client records

Assist in raising public awareness about dementia and the way it affects families and individuals

Qualifications

Post‑secondary education in Social Work, Health Services, Human Services or related field, or related experience in a health or social service agency, or education‑related function

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, and a secondary fluency in Punjabi and Hindi languages is required. Candidates who do not meet the bilingual requirement will not be considered.

Demonstration of cultural humility and sensitivity to diverse perspectives and backgrounds

Understanding of cultural perspectives on dementia within South Asian communities is an asset

Professional designation in social work an asset

Experience in community engagement an asset, including public speaking

Familiarity with Alzheimer’s disease/dementia and caregiving issues

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