Come work as a Group Coordinaor & Facilities with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Older Adult Group Coordinator & Facilitator to join the Geriatric Mental Health team in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Group Coorinator & Facilitator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Research and develop group support programs and related information for clients to encourage community connection in areas such as mental health, dementia, healthy aging, caregiver support and other related topics associated with aging.

• Develop, plan and facilitate group programming; identify client needs, determine content and structure and consult with clients and community partners to gather pertinent information.

• Collaborate with external agencies in the development and sustainment of programming. Recruits, interviews, orientates and supports volunteers.

• Evaluate program using information gathered by observation, surveys, other tools, as well as client feedback on issues such as group session effectiveness, materials utilized and compiles feedback summaries.

• Prepare and maintain program materials.

• Arrange group support programs; schedule session times and promotional materials, book facilities, arrange for materials, audio visual equipment, and presenters.

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, Social Services Diploma or Certificate from a recognized Health Care Worker Program.
• Two (2) years recent, related experience in a mental health & addictions service setting providing group therapy to older adult clients who have a variety of mental health and substance use concerns, and their caregivers as well as coordinating volunteer programs or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s License may be required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse and addiction disorders and treatment within the older adult context.
• Knowledge of community resources and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client population.
• Knowledge and understanding of group dynamics and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to maintain mutually respectful relationships with colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to develop written material.
• Demonstrated ability to provide client-centered solutions from a systems perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a community-based system.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events and deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, related to clients and their families, colleagues, health care staff, service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a variety of theoretical models to practice in facilitating groups.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to program development, related research, and program evaluation.
• Demonstarted ability to work with community partners and stakeholders
• Ability to facilitate workshops or groups.
• Ability to community effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to operated related equipment.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Basic computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs and ability to utilize a computerized client care information system required.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Physical Ability to perform the duties of the position.

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):

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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

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


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.