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NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered.

Within the context of a client and family-centred framework and continuum based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, works as part of Vancouver Community Mental Health and Substance Use Services to strengthen and lead the consumer involvement and initiatives services/programs for community mental health and/or substance use services. Coordinates the daily activities of the program and supervises designated staff, acts as a resource for consumer involvement and initiative issues and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and advocacy for client concerns including education, employment, consumer leadership, housing and income support. Provides education to mental health and/or substance use consumers, staff, family and physicians including peer counselling, support and information for consumer and client input to policy, service design and evaluation. Develops peer related educational materials and resources, collaborates, consults and builds linkages to coordinate existing programs and/or to develop new services, maintains budget information, contract information, statistical records and reports on various activities of the program. Coordinates and participates in team planning and quality improvement activities, participates in approved research and special projects and maintains and updates own knowledge. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Master’s degree in a related health science or social services discipline from a recognized program plus three (3) year’s recent related experience working with individuals with a mental health and/or substance use history, including one (1) years’ supervisory/administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Personal identification as a person with lived/living experience (i.e., “Peer”) with a mental health and/or substance use challenge is preferred for this position.Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental health and substance use and/or harm reduction.• Comprehensive knowledge of consumer initiatives and involvement. • Comprehensive knowledge of consumer and mainstream mental health and substance use resources and other community service providers.• Comprehensive knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to clients, including confidentially legislation.• Broad knowledge of mental health, substance use and harm reduction issues and treatment approaches• Broad knowledge of trauma informed practice and harm reduction approaches and strengths-based care.• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. • Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations• Broad knowledge of the principles of adult education and utilization of education tools and materials.• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, physicians, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and leads to a cooperative approach to problem solving.• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, leadership, consultation, and facilitation.• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, organize work and meet deadlines.• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of consumer only, consumer, family and staff, and within an interdisciplinary team.• Demonstrated ability to work with consumers including those from diverse backgrounds.• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve and deal effectively with conflict situations.• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.