Group Coordinator & Facilitator (Mental Health & Addictions)

Come work as a Group Coordinator & Facilitator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Group Coordinator & Facilitator to join the team at the Peer Based Program at Robert & Lily Lee Family Community Health Centre. Apply today to join our team!

As a Group Coordinator & Facilitator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will

• Interview clients to gather background information and make referrals to other programs and/or services as required.
• Be responsible for researching and developing group support programs and related information for clients to encourage skill development in areas such as mental health, addictions, recovery, harm reduction and other related topics, within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with the established vision and values of the organization.
• Collaborate with external agencies in the utilization of external facilitators.
• Arrange group support programs; schedule sessions times and monthly calendar, book facilities, arrange for materials and audio visual equipment.
• Evaluate the program using information gathered by observation and with client feedback on issues such as group session effectiveness, material utilized and compiles feedback summaries.
• Develop, plan and facilitate group workshops; identify client needs, determine content and structure and consult with clients and community partners to gather pertinent information.
• Prepare and maintain workshop materials.
• Recruit, interview, place, orientate and support volunteers to address these issues.

Education & Experience

• Social Services Diploma or Certificate from a recognized Health Care Worker Program.
• Grade 12
• Two (2) years recent, related experience in a mental health & addictions service setting providing group therapy to clients who have a variety of mental disorders and addictions issues as well as coordinating volunteer programs or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Conflict resolution skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Basic computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs and ability to utilize a computerized client care information system required.
• Ability to community effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, related to clients and their families, colleagues, health care staff, service providers.
• 5,000 keystrokes per hour.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a community-based system.
• Demonstrated ability to develop written material.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to facilitate workshops or groups.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to program development, related research, and program evaluation.
• Ability to operated related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client population.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to maintain mutually respectful relationships with colleagues.
• Knowledge of community resources and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Knowledge and understanding of group dynamics and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Physical Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a variety of theoretical models to practice in facilitating groups.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events and deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide client-centered solutions from a systems perspective.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse and addiction disorders and treatment.

he 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.

• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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.