JOB POSTING: VCH Parent/Family Prevention Specialist

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Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is focused on three integrated components of health care: Acute, Community and Primary Health. VCH operates 102 health care centres in 17 municipalities, including BC's largest hospital and one of Canada's largest research institutes. Our specialties include Trauma, Neurosciences, Bone Marrow Transplants, Burns and Plastics, Solid Organ Transplant, Public/Community Health and Mental Health. Our talented, dedicated health care teams characterize the cultures and lifestyles of our coastal mountain communities and the city of Vancouver.

Job Title:	Parent/Family Prevention Specialist
Work Site:	Youth Alcohol & Drug - 520 West 6th - Vancouver, BC
Status:	Regular Full-Time
Start Date:	As Soon as Possible
Salary:	$27.18 - $33.88 per hour
Hours:	0800 - 1630 (Mon-Fri)
Reference#:	031300

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a client and family centered, strengths-based care model, and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health Youth Addictions & Prevention Services, the Parent/Family Prevention Specialist will plan and implement proactive approaches to support the prevention of youth’s problematic substance use by working primarily with parents and families. Partners with prevention initiatives in schools and allied staff to develop and implement relevant programming that will strengthen parent/family awareness, knowledge and skills to prevent, delay and intervene with respect to adolescent substance use. Provides brief intervention counseling services as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in an Allied Health discipline from a recognized program. Two (2) years recent related experience providing counseling/treatment of substance misuse to children/youth. Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.

Thorough knowledge in child/youth care development, behaviour management as it relates to addiction and substance misuse.
Ability to develop and implement strength-based, client-centered prevention programs or related programming.
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, facilitate workshops.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain supportive, trusting and professional relationships with youth and adults.
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 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.

Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.

***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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