Systems Navigator - Community Action Program for Children; CAPC)

Status:
Part-time (13.5 hours per week); working two days per week to be determined between Monday and Thursday

Location:

Hamilton - Dominic Agostino Recreation Centre

Work Model:
In person

Expected start date:
January 2027

The Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton promotes equity, informs policy and planning decisions and increases community engagement to improve social conditions.

We accomplish this through research, policy analysis, community partnerships and program delivery. For more information about the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton and the Community Action Program for Children, please visit our websites:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..caand

The Systems Navigator will work in the community, providing one-on-one support to parents of children from birth to age 6 in the CAPC catchment area. This includes providing information and referrals to assist parents from cultural communities to support overall health and well-being. We work predominantly with newcomer families. In addition, they will:

• Work collaboratively with the CAPCSystems Coordinatortoensure coordination and consistency within the program.
• Assist with systems planning referrals within the CAPC catchment area
• Support newcomer families with children from newborn to age six years to access local services
• Support CAPC-related events and meetings, including making presentations
• Record and maintain program statistics and information for reporting and evaluation purposes.
• Work collaboratively with CAPC program partners to create connections with their services and program users.
• Other dutiesasneeded to achieve the mandate, success, and values of the Hamilton CAPC project.

• Postsecondary educationinarelated field or equivalent
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Systems planning, referral and community outreach skills
• Knowledge of Hamilton's social services and newcomer services
• Ability to workoccasionalevenings if required
• Organizational skills
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, SharePoint, Excel, Outlook), Canva
• Ability to work with individuals and groups from diverse cultural communities and sectors
• Ability to speak other languages in addition to English:
  Arabic, Farsi, Spanish, Punjabi, Hindi, or Urdu will be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work within ateam and take a proactive role to advance program services
• Previous experience working with newcomers is a strong asset

• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Must be able to do computer work for long periods oftime

The Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. We strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve and welcome applications from Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit) Peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2

SLGBTQ+, and women.

We seek a recruitment and hiring process that is equitable and informed by anti-racist, anti-oppression practices.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process

We thank all applicants for their submissions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.