Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to WorkTMCanada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time (24 Hours/Week)Link to Treatment (L2T) Care Coordinator to join our team in helping individuals who are newly diagnosed with HIV/HCV access care and treatment. This role is responsible for coordinating L2T service with other care services and supporting individuals in maintaining health within a harm reduction philosophy.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting admission and discharge of individuals to the L2T program
- Promoting community connection and link to social support, relevant health, income and social services
- Developing and monitoring care plans and comprehensive strategies to meet treatment and care needs by coordinating services
- Assisting patients with their mental health and addiction concerns, including coordinating plans of care with Island Health teams
- Coordinating access to housing through BC Housing or local housing providers and advocates for rent subsidies or grants
- Supporting medication management by providing monitoring strategies, referrals to support groups, and facilitating access to viral load testing
Required Qualifications
- BSN, BSW with current affiliation with a professional body, or equivalent degree with related experience. MSW or related graduate degree, plus related experience of 3-5 years is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience working with priority populations with HIV/HCV within a case management environment
- Experience working with, and extensive knowledge of, mental health and substance use services
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Well-developed planning, organization, and administrative skills
- Maintains current knowledge of best practices for HIV/HCV treatment and adherence
- Able to communicate and implement approved harm reduction strategies in meaningful ways
- Maintains mastery level understanding of harm reduction, HIV/HCV, addiction, mental health, and the impact of poverty on health
- Awareness of local services and supports to facilitate referrals as needed
- Professional, collaborative, and team-oriented
- First Aid & CPR certification
- Violence Prevention Training (we can offer to those who require this)
- Must have access to a vehicle, hold a valid B.C. Class 7 or above, and have business insurance with $3,000,000 liability
- Must be able to pass a CRRP Criminal Record Check
- Experience facilitating groups is an asset
What We Offer
- A workplace recognized for its supportive environment and employee wellbeing
- Robust opportunities for professional growth and training
- Incentive rewards, team building events, and a friendly, collaborative culture
