2025-300 Intake, Information and Referral Coordinator
2025-300 Intake, Information and Referral Coordinator
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04-09-2025
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Job Description
Title:Intake Information and Referral Coordinator
Division:Integrated Indigenous Health and Specialized Community Services
Affiliation:Public Service Alliance of Canada
Location:Moosonee ON
Reports to:Manager of Clinical Practice Mental Health & Addictions
Status: Permanent Full Time
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA)is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the key role of Intake Information and Referral Coordinator.
Life at WAHA
A beacon of healing wellness and innovation WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site team members bask in the tranquility of the land juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here we work with purpose knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours family and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you helps you grow and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve develop new skills and explore new roles. Here we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten overshadowed by the daily grind and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves the land and each other. Here we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA
What We Do
There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees physicians and partners in care. As a health authority you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey in all areas of their health experience. From Primary Acute and Mental Health Dental Specialty Clinics Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities have six paramedic bases three hospitals four emergency departments one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.
At WAHA we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture work with dedicated and passionate colleagues and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
- Knowledge of First Nations Issues such as colonization genocide and residential school impacts etc.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Computer skills and application knowledge (Microsoft suite: Outlook Word Excel Teams and PowerPoint)
- Intervention and assessment knowledge an asset
What Youll Do
- Process internal external walk-in and self-referrals as appropriate for the region and facilitate seamless access to the most appropriate services
- Work collaboratively to match clients with appropriate services
- Collaboratively work with community agencies and providers to enhance mental health services
- Frequent collaboration with physicians and nurses in regards to client referrals
- Liaise with the client family referral sources and community partners to conduct a pre-screen brief intake and support the transitioning to the most appropriate services
- Conduct brief screening to assess for level of risk and any immediate response required to respond and reduce risk
- Conduct brief screening tool to assess mental health alcohol and drug use and trauma/domestic violence exposures
- Answer phone calls and inquiries concerning available programs and services and for self
- Participates in program planning development and evaluation by attending meetings and in-services and reviewing policies and procedures
What You Bring
- A diploma in social work social service work mental health health care or related field required
- A degree in social work social service work mental health health care or related field preferred
- G or G2 Drivers License
- Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Why Choose Us
- Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan
- Group health welfare and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
- A northern living allowance and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
- Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
- Ability to work with a purpose connected to an amazing community and culture with opportunities to learn and grow
Salary: $90090.00 - $97675.50
Join our Team
The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame.
Please apply in writing providing three recent work references quoting Competition #2025-300 by no later than Tuesday September 16th 2025 at 12:00 noon to:
- For more information contact the HR team by email:
- Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
- Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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