Centralized Access to Supported Housing/Residential Care Facilitator
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
As part of the multidisciplinary CASH facilitation team, the CASH Facilitator is responsible for processing community referrals for supported housing and residential care, collecting collateral information, presenting comprehensive referrals and updated vacancy inventory to CASH Selection Committee, facilitating communication between all involved parties and maintaining the integrity of the referral and selection process.
The CASH Facilitator develops and maintains a strong working relationship with internal and external professionals and community organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). One (1) to two (2) years' experience working with Mental Health and Substance Use Service clients; or a combination of education and experience may be considered. Two (2) years' recent related experience in areas requiring assessment, planning and support provision for the focus population such as such as supported housing, homelessness outreach, crisis counseling or other similar work environments.
Working knowledge of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues, brain injuries, PTSD, FAE, generational poverty, abuse, crisis intervention and strategies, the change process, and community dynamics related to housing. Knowledge of community programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering support in the community. Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, Residential Tenancy Act, Employment and Assistance Act, Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act. Experience with functional assessments to direct appropriate residential placements; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated capacity to apply current and extensive housing knowledge and expertise for clients with multiple barriers to stable housing;
- Demonstrated capacity to liaise in a constructive and collaborative fashion with a variety of social service providers and with staff at various organizational levels;
- Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skills;
- Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to work professionally and effectively with clients experiencing multiple barriers to stable housing;
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to proactively manage and resolve conflict;
- Ability to promote positive change and independence;
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload;
- Ability to carry out the duties of the position;
- Ability to foster good public relations;
- Ability to manage electronic communication including email, text messaging and other current applications; and
- Ability to operate a variety of applicable windows based software as well as database applications and other office equipment.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3264.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Centralized Access to Supported Housing/Residential Care Facilitator
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
As part of the multidisciplinary CASH facilitation team, the CASH Facilitator is responsible for processing community referrals for supported housing and residential care, collecting collateral information, presenting comprehensive referrals and updated vacancy inventory to CASH Selection Committee, facilitating communication between all involved parties and maintaining the integrity of the referral and selection process.
The CASH Facilitator develops and maintains a strong working relationship with internal and external professionals and community organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). One (1) to two (2) years' experience working with Mental Health and Substance Use Service clients; or a combination of education and experience may be considered. Two (2) years' recent related experience in areas requiring assessment, planning and support provision for the focus population such as such as supported housing, homelessness outreach, crisis counseling or other similar work environments.
Working knowledge of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues, brain injuries, PTSD, FAE, generational poverty, abuse, crisis intervention and strategies, the change process, and community dynamics related to housing. Knowledge of community programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering support in the community. Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, Residential Tenancy Act, Employment and Assistance Act, Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act. Experience with functional assessments to direct appropriate residential placements; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated capacity to apply current and extensive housing knowledge and expertise for clients with multiple barriers to stable housing;
- Demonstrated capacity to liaise in a constructive and collaborative fashion with a variety of social service providers and with staff at various organizational levels;
- Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skills;
- Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to work professionally and effectively with clients experiencing multiple barriers to stable housing;
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to proactively manage and resolve conflict;
- Ability to promote positive change and independence;
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload;
- Ability to carry out the duties of the position;
- Ability to foster good public relations;
- Ability to manage electronic communication including email, text messaging and other current applications; and
- Ability to operate a variety of applicable windows based software as well as database applications and other office equipment.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3264.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.