Coordinator Addiction Recovery Program

Come work as a Coordinator (Addiction Recovery Program) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Coordinator (Addiction Recovery Program) to join the Addiction Recovery Program in Vancouver, B.C. Apply today to join our team!

As a Coordinator (Addiction Recovery Program) with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will

• Coordinate care by assessing eligibility of referral, placing applicants, providing on-going support and crisis intervention as required, and assisting with transitions into permanent housing.
• Provide supportive counselling using relapse prevention strategies, establish and maintain therapeutic relationships based on respect, provide consultation to other BC Housing tenants and education to BC Housing staff, participate in joint meetings and community team meetings, prepare and maintain appropriate documents according to procedures, and recommend new and revised policy and procedure for program.
• Coordinate the Addiction Recovery Program, a partnership between BC Housing and Vancouver Coastal Health that provides supported transitional housing to people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and vision and values of both organizations.

Education & Experience

• Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with problematic substance use issues and educating both individuals and in groups or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Baccalaureate Degree in a related Health Science from a recognized program.
• Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate and coach clients, co-workers and students both one-on-one and in groups. Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities, problem solve, adjust to new or unexpected events, and deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, leadership and facilitation.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.
• Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).
• Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
• Broad knowledge of drug and problematic substance use issues, treatment and the recovery process.
• Broad knowledge of licit and illicit substances and their physical, mental and emotional effects on users.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public housing and housing issues, both locally and provincially.
• Broad knowledge of mental health issues.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care. Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client and to the program.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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.

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

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.