Parent/Family Engagement Cultural Diversity Specialist (Youth Substance Use)

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr. Job Summary:
Come work as a Parent/Family Engagement Cultural Diversity Specialist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a graduate of a Social Services-related Bachelor Degree program to join the Youth Alcohol and Drug team in Vancouver, BC as a Parent/Family Engagement Cultural Diversity Specialist.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Services discipline from a recognized program.
• Two (2) years recent related experience providing substance use-related support to culturally diverse youth and families.
• Valid BC Driver’s License. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge in child/youth care, youth development, and behaviour management as it relates to addiction and substance use.
• Ability to develop and implement strength-based, client-centered prevention programs or related programming.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations
• Knowledge of cultural diversity in youth and families, and culturally safe ways of engaging.
• Ability to perform a range of needs assessments with both individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of community development, adult education and health promotion practices.
• Ability to develop and facilitate workshops.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain supportive, trusting and professional relationships with youth and adults.
• General knowledge of trauma informed practice and harm reduction approaches and strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain a variety of charts, records and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload and adapt to a changing community.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  Closing Statement:
  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, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Please refer the Job description for details