Come work as a Community Health Centre Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Community Health Centre Coordinator to join the team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team! 

As an Community Health Centre Coordinator, you will:

• Participate in the planning/coordination of clerical and support activities supported by an integrated health service team and delivery model.
• Work collaboratively to coordinate/oversee the daily operation of the programs/clinics across multiple sites, clinics, and services within an integrated health service delivery model and interdisciplinary care team that includes primary care; mental health and substance use; private General Practitioner (GP) partners; and other Community Care Services.
• Supervise clerical staff; schedule/monitor work to ensure accurate/timely completion of tasks, provide guidance/advice and feedback in the performance of work.
• Develop and implement worksite policies, operating methods and procedures.
• Monitor and control expenses and determines resource requirements for the preparation annual operating budget/s and/or planning for capital needs.
• Monitor maintenance of the facility and makes recommendations for the purchase, leases, replacement and disposal of office equipment/supplies; sources and selects suppliers.
• Execute project work such as new construction, renovation and IMIS telecommunication contracts.
• Act as a resource for the DTES integrated team by providing information and administrative support related to clients with complex health care needs.
• Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.

Education & Experience

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a recognized diploma, certificate or degree in business.
• Five (5) years’ recent related experience, including two (2) years supervisory experience and experience supporting staff/team who provide care through a holistic mental health, substance use and primary care lens or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent time management and organization skills combined with the ability to prioritize and to balance the workload requirements of multiple management positions while ensuring routine needs are met and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to supervise.
• Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Reovery Oriented Care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Considerable knowledge of current business office management, methods and procedures, including knowledge of financial statements and the ability to monitor budgets.
• Ability to keyboard 6000 strokes per hour.
• Ability to type 50 wpm.
• Demonstrated intermediate level proficiency in word processing and use of advanced computer software programs that includes Excel and Microsoft Spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and to explain and interpret the same.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience in community health services environment and working with multiple collective agreements.
• 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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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.


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. 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.