Prevention Specialist - Parent/Family Engagement - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Job Title: Prevention Specialist - Parent/Family EngagementWork Site: SACY Youth Resiliency Program, Kitsilano - Vancouver, BCStatus: Temporary Full TimeStart Date:As soon as possible until approximately October 2021Salary: $31.36 - $39.10 per hourHours:0830-1630Days off: Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidaysReference#: 139927-cyeCome work as a Prevention Specialist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Prevention Specialist with a Bachelor's Degree in Social or Behavioural Science to join the SACY Youth Resiliency Program team in the Kitsilano neighbourhood in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!As a Prevention Specialist with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:Provide support services to youth and their parents, families and caregivers.Use a variety of theoretical models facilitates and deliver workshops, presentations and events.Work primarily with parents and families to implement proactive approaches to support the prevention of youth substance use.Partner with staff within prevention initiatives in schools and communities to identify trends, needs and priorities for service.Coordinate, plan and implement relevant methods of outreach to strengthen parent/family awareness, knowledge and skills to prevent, delay and intervene with respect to adolescent substance use.Provide brief intervention counselling services as required.ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe SACY Leadership and Resiliency program (LRP) is a youth leadership and engagement program serving late elementary and early secondary school youth in Vancouver. The program is open to youth attending the schools where the program operates, with priority given to youth who could benefit from increased connection to peers, adults, school and community.What we offer families:When families are connected to their teens' school and community activities, youth are stronger, healthier and better able to live up to their full potential.We offer regular family events to foster family fun and engagement.Families are vital to youth engagement, and family involvement increase the likelihood that young people will benefit from the Leadership and Resiliency program.Parents and caregivers of young people in the Leadership and Resiliency program are able to access support from dedicated Family Engagement staff.Family Engagement staff offer one-to-one support and facilitate regular groups, workshops and events. They tailor their approach to the needs off parent/caregiver.They also work alongside the Youth Engagement staff to ensure we comprehensively meet your whole family's needs.WHO WE ARE:Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents living in Vancouver, Vancouver's North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Sunshine Coast, and the Central Coast (Bella Bella and Bella Coola.) At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. At our core, we are a people-focused organization where entrepreneurial spirit runs deep, and opportunity exists for all those who see themselves in the transformation of health care as we know it.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & ExperienceBachelors Degree in a Social or Behavioural Science from a recognized program.Two (2) years recent related experience providing intervention counseling/treatment of substance use to youth and families.Valid BC Driver’s License. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.Knowledge & AbilitiesKnowledge of the social, emotional, health and substance use-related issues encountered by youth populations.Broad knowledge of youth mental health promotion, illness and treatment.Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions, health promotion, harm reduction and treatment.Broad knowledge of strength based, effective individual, family and group psychotherapeutic and counselling skills, theories, Brief Strategic Family Therapy, family systems, anti-oppressive practice, trauma informed practice, narrative therapy, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT.Knowledge of relevant approaches to addressing the needs of youth and families involved with substance use issues.Knowledge in child/youth care development, behaviour management as it relates to addiction and substance use.Broad knowledge of other related programs, facilities and community resources.Broad knowledge of working in partnership with schools and community resources.Knowledge of youth resources in Vancouver, social and community services. .Ability to develop and implement trauma-informed, strengths-based, client-centered prevention, support, wellness and family engagement 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 and 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 orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physician, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.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.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.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.