Regional Leader, Homelessness and Complex Care Housing Initiatives - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Job Title: Regional Leader, Homelessness and Complex Care Housing InitiativesWork Site: Admin 601 W. BroadwayStatus:Start Date:HoursRegular Full TimeAs soon as possible0830-1630Days off: Saturday, Sunday, Statutory HolidaysReference#: 156646-cmcCome work as a Regional Leader, Homelessness and Complex Care Housing Initiatives with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Regional Leader, Homelessness and Complex Care Housing Initiatives to join the OER - Enhancing Treament. Apply today to join our team!As a Regional Leader, Homelessness and Complex Care Housing Initiatives with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Work closely with broad clinical operations service delivery teams and horizontal/vertical service coordinating groups across the continuum of care to translate broad goals and strategic directions into detailed program charters and plans to outline timelines and deliverables.
• Execute project plans according to project management methodologies by ensuring systems and processes are in place, ensuring the organization is ready for project implementation, provide leadership to project teams responsible for implementing the project according to the agreed charter, and ensuring the successful and coordinated completion of all tasks, processes, contractual arrangements and material requirements of the project, as defined in the project charter.
• Develop business cases to support the implementation of an integrated comprehensive community care system for the region. Lead work groups including writing proposals, conducting literature reviews and community searches. Monitor program progress and prepares final reports.
• Maintain ongoing organizational support for regional initiatives from Executive Sponsors and user groups and keeps relevant stakeholders aware of program status by liaising with various stakeholders, developing communications strategies, and ensuring effective communication take place.
• Lead and/or work collaboratively with interdisciplinary care teams in the planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical protocols/practice guidelines.
• Provide leadership, supervision and guidance to designated staff using effective management techniques including but not limited to coaching and mentoring staff, conducting performance evaluations and enabling developmental opportunities, participating in recruitment activities and making hiring decisions. Ensure employee adherence to VCH policies and standards (AWP, respectful workplace, confidentiality, etc.).
• Report to the relevant Executive Lead, relevant programs, and applicable Steering Committees on the status of projects, major issues and/or obstacles encountered, as well as change requests, and makes recommendations regarding scope changes.
• Participate in data collection and work with Decision Support to ensure monitoring, development of indicators and evaluation data is collected and analyzed.
• Represent Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at provincial and community tables as required.
• Promote/create the context for clinical inquiry through the integration of research findings into patient care, teaching and consultation for health authority staff.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement systems to ensure services standards for health authority programs to meet provincial legislation and policy standards, as well as the organization’s Vision, Values and Strategic Directions.
• Maintain an awareness of new developments and trends through literature review, contact with peers at other organizations, industry groups, professional associations and attendance at seminars, workshops and education programs.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Public Health Administration or other relevant discipline
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years’ recent, related experience in the area of housing, homelessness and services for people living with complex mental health, substance use/addiction or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Proven skills as an effective manager in an interdisciplinary matrix reporting environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills.
• Broad knowledge of clinical theory and practice within a client centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of health care disciplines and their role in their respective health care environments.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems efficiently and resourcefully.
• Exceptional analytical skills and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative, facilitation and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communication effectively verbally and in writing with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, budget and execute complex project(s) with stringent timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work with various word-processing, spreadsheet and database applications and to operate a computerized information software system.
• Knowledge of and experience working with LEAN methodologies preferred.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTHVCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. 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. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.VCH is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Canada in 2021 by Glassdoor and Forbes.Please note that a resume is required to apply to this posting.Hours of Work may vary due to project requirements.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.Quick Apply

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