Community Liaison Worker, Integrated Care Team

Job description

Description JOB SUMMARY: In accordance with the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Strategic Framework, the Community Liaison Worker supports an integrated health service team and delivery model and provides support services to clients who have mental health and substance use/addiction issues. Works 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. Monitors clients, documents and provides verbal reports on observations in accordance with standard procedures or specific direction. Facilitates the use of community services/resources and provides information on community services. Liaises and coordinates services with mental health and substance use and other medical professionals. Plans, organizes, facilitates and co-leads groups as required, participates in the process of case planning, assists clients with the activities of daily living including maintaining personal hygiene and appearance, safety, shopping, budgeting and escorting clients to appointments. Acts as an advoca...