Community Liaison Worker (Mental Health)

Come work as a Community Liaison Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a graduate of a Social Services or Welfare Aid program to join the Strathcona Mental Health team as a Community Liaison Worker in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Community Liaison Worker you will

• Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide a variety of advocacy/liaison services to clients within a designated program living with health issues including those who are taking HIV medications.
• Screen clients for eligibility for services, links clients to appropriate internal and external resources and advocates for clients with various community and/or government agencies.

Education & Experience

• Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.
• Completion of Welfare Aid or Social Services Certificate from a recognized college and one (1) to two (2) years’ experience working with marginalized client populations with complex health and/or psychosocial problems, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Completion of Grade 12.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hour.
• Demonstrated ability to establish satisfactory work relationships with the public and other employees, to deal tactfully and effectively with co-workers, public and staff from other agencies, to maintain confidentiality and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the social, emotional and health-related problems of the client population.
• Knowledge of community resources and services.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, work independently with minimal direction, problem solve, take initiative, anticipate potential problems/conflicts and take appropriate actions, organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to make mathematical computations with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Knowledge of related issues facing clients starting or receiving HIV anti-viral therapy.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.