Come work as a Statutory Property Guardianship (SPG) Coordinator, ReAct Adult Protection Program with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Statutory Property Guardianship (SPG) Coordinator to join the ReAct Adult Protection Program. Apply today to join our team!  

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose and Values, policies and strategic priorities of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

As a Statutory Property Guardianship (SPG) Coordinator, ReAct Adult Protection Program with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Work closely with the ReAct Director, and Health Authority Designates (HADs), Qualified Health Care Professionals (QHCPs), Adult Protection Leads and the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC.
• Support Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in its focus on meeting its statutory obligations under the Adult Guardianship Act to receive reports of suspected financial abuse, neglect and self-neglect of adults who are vulnerable and incapable of managing their finances.
• Receive all incoming referrals, concerns, inquiries, from both internal and external partners to VCH and determine the type and urgency of the report received.
• Review clinical health records, perform initial resolve, or may re-direct more complex complaints/concerns to an Adult Protection Lead or Designated Responder Coordinator for follow up.
• Stewart all assessments of financial incapability by reviewing legislated compliance and strictly adhering to MoH directives on timelines and notifications of rights to the vulnerable adults and their close relatives.
• Maintain the department’s system for tracking, analyzing and reporting client feedback activities in the BC Patient Safety & Learning System (PSLS) ReAct, (aka ReAct Reporting System).
• Provide analytics support to the Regional Director, Managers and APLs in the tracking, management and resolution of patient/client/resident issues.
• Work closely with all members of the ReAct team, VCH Executive Office, Quality & Patient Safety, Risk Management, and Communications and Public Affairs, referring to them all client feedback issues with the potential for liability or other risks to VCH.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a relevant health sciences discipline.
• Three to five (3 to 5) years of recent, related public and client relations experience preferably in a health care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public and staff in a courteous, tactful and diplomatic manner.
• A high degree of discretion and maturity in handling confidential information in sensitive and potentially emotionally charged situations.
• Resilience and self-care skills necessary to withstand daily exposure of stories of suspected violence, abuse and self-harm.
• Decision-making ability to appropriately triage all incoming complaints and inquiries from patients, families and staff.
• Demonstrated understanding of intake procedures, providing empathic listening, crisis response and mental health and clinical/medical terminology.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
• Good working knowledge of software applications including Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
  
  

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.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH 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

Equity, diversity, 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.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.