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Vancouver Coastal Health seeks a full-time Coordinator to design and run harm reduction and health promotion programs centered on sexual health and safer drug use. The role develops materials, coordinates workshops, trains and supervises volunteers, manages budgets, and liaises with providers and community partners. Requirements: bachelor’s degree in social sciences with a counseling emphasis, three years of relevant experience, and experience with volunteers and health education. Strong facilitation, communication, budgeting, and Office skills are essential; a BC driver’s license may be required. Apply via the Internal Career Portal before the closing date; late internal applications are accepted and reviewed after on-time applicants. Tailor your resume to show program development, volunteer leadership, measurable outcomes, and alignment with equity and inclusion.
Notice
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.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Coordinator is responsible to develop and coordinate designated programs and workshops to promote harm reduction and health promotion related to sexual health and / or safer drug use. The Coordinator develops program related information for the designated client population applicable to the program. Coordinates workshops, recruits, orients and trains new volunteers/peers, coordinates the deployment of volunteers/peers and provides work direction to volunteers/peers. Evaluates volunteers/peers’ performance and addresses concerns. Acts as a resource for staff, ensures the goals of the program are achieved and the evaluation process is established. Administers workshop budget and provides communications that support program promotion. Liaises with health care providers, colleagues, community mental health services, and mainstream or youth community organizations/agencies. Maintains intranet web pages.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a counseling emphasis, Counselling or a related discipline, three (3) year’s of recent, related experience working with the designated program client population, working with volunteers/peers in community service work and providing health promotion and harm reduction education in the areas of sexual health and / or drug use or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Valid B.C. Driver’s License may be required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle and will be listed on the postingKnowledge & AbilitiesKnowledge of HIV, hepatitis C and STIs and their impact on the communityKnowledge of issues related to sexual health promotion and sexual wellnessKnowledge of harm reduction principles and practicesKnowledge of peer-driven interventionsDemonstrated facilitation, leadership, public speaking and conflict resolution skillsAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingAbility to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Ability to plan, organize and prioritizeAbility to establish and maintain rapport with clientsAbility to provide work directionAbility to analyze and resolve problemsKnowledge of and proficiency in relevant software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software application and Powerpoint.Ability to be sensitive, tactful and diplomatic with clients and the public.Ability to prepare presentation, promotional material and business correspondence.Ability to prepare and update web pages.Ability to work under the pressure of interruptions and adapt to changes.Ability to compile and present information.Ability to do mathematical calculations and monitor budgets.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.
