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Program Coordinator, Correctional Health Services

Vancouver, Canada

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Overview

Working within Correctional Health Services, you will provide trauma-informed care to clients presenting with a wide variety and complexity of acute and chronic illnesses/diseases, including communicable diseases, substance dependency, and mental health and general health issues. You will be a member of an interdisciplinary, collaborative health care team, liaising with other health care professionals, clients, family members, and community agencies to provide clients with safe and effective care. Be part of a team where you can live and work in your community, positively influence an incarcerated individual’s journey down a new path, and see the difference you can make as you serve the diverse populations of the BC Corrections system.

  • Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, Casual, Contractor
  • Job Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
  • Travel: Minimal

Success Profile

What does it take to be successful working in Correctional Health Services at PHSA? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Achiever
  • Confident
  • Detail-oriented
  • Good Listener
  • Team Player
  • Trustworthy

About Correctional Health Services

Correctional Health Services (CHS), part of BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS), a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), is an integral part of British Columbia’s health care system. CHS provides health services at the 10 provincial correctional centres. PHSA is mandated to improve the quality and continuity of care for clients across the province during their time in correctional facilities and as they reintegrate into the community. This will help to improve access to primary health care, as well as mental health and substance use support for inmates; key needs that have been identified not just in BC, but internationally.

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“We have a really robust health care system within corrections. We have what we call our Mental Health and Substance Use team and it’s made up of allied health professionals as well as nurses, and that includes Mental Health Coordinators, Concurrent Disorder Counsellors, Addictions Counsellors, Access and Transition Nurses who do a lot of discharge planning work, Mental Health & Substance Use Nurses, Social Workers as well as Support Workers.”

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Mental Health Coordinator, Alouette Correctional Centre for Women

"This is a fantastic place to learn and grow as a nurse. I had only been a nurse for a year when I started here."

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New Grad Opportunities with Correctional Health Services

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Benefits

Benefits vary by job type and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process.

  • Healthcare

    Extended Health and Dental Benefits

  • Continuing Education

    Access to More than 2.000 in-house training programs

  • Relocation Reimbursement

    Relocation support for out-of-province hires

  • Collaboration

    Work with individuals bringing expertise from a variety of backgrounds

  • Variety

    Opportunity to work across multiple roles, such as clinic nurse and mental health & substance use nurse roles.

  • Compensation

    Equitable hourly rates in accordance with collective agreements

Job Details

Program Coordinator, Correctional Health Services Vancouver, Canada
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Job ID 2415321_pl355 Date posted 04/04/2024

Program Coordinator, Correctional Health Services

Corrections Health Services BC

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Program Coordinator contributes to the development, maintenance and advancement of the Program in collaboration with the Program Manager(s).This requires participation in the planning and execution of both the strategic and operational components of the Program in order to fulfill the goals of the program. Functions overseen by this position include; program content, communication, coordination and delivery; stakeholder (internal and external) contribution and participation; and project, administrative, budgetary, and reporting and evaluation support.


What you’ll do

  • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and serves as a liaison to ensure program components are completed, reported and evaluated in order to meet commitments. Closely tracks program progress communicating divergence and works with program leaders to ensure alternative actions/plans are developed, approved and implemented.
  • Monitors and co-ordinates payment of program invoices and expenses.
  • Collaborates with the Program Manager, as well as stakeholders to plan, initiate, coordinate, and evaluate new programs and projects, ensuring strategies and arrangements are in place to maximize the outcomes.
  • Liaises with stakeholders to implement communication plans and activities, and with external and internal stakeholders to respond to requests for information, collaborate on joint initiatives and events, and to coordinate communication activities. Ensures communications activities are carried out in compliance with PHSA policy. Provides clarification, knowledge, problem-solving and documentation in order to ensure program projects and priorities are completed on time and on budget.
  • Writes, edits, and coordinates production of a variety of content and material for internal and external publications, digital and social media channels. Coordinates and produces content for the website and program reports.
  • Reviews overall quality, consistency, factual accuracy, and effectiveness of program materials
  • Plans, organizes and coordinates special events including working group meetings, webinars, and other events as required.
  • Coordinates and delivers special projects as assigned

What you bring

Qualifications

  • A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health care administration or a related field, plus 4 years recent related experience. Additional education, training and/or experience in communications, project management, research assistance, or a related discipline an asset.
  • Knowledge related to the service/program area, including health systems, population health, health promotion and health literacy, research and evaluation. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Solid writing and editing skills. Proven organizational, coordination, problem solving and planning abilities to ensure prioritization and management of multiple tasks and delivery of required tasks on deadline, without close supervision; flexibility to reprioritize quickly to meet changing priorities and deliver required results on deadline. Experience conducting literature searches, best practice reviews, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. Detailed oriented. Strong computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office, database applications and web-based programs. Experience with design programs an asset.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
  • As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

  • Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-time

Salary Range: $60,427 - $86,863 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location:
4949 Heather St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3L7
Closing date:
Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work:
800-1600 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition #
162985E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca  

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of April 11, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.

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