Lead (S1A), Mental Health & Substance Use Consumer / Peer Based Services

Job description

Notice NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered. Description: JOB SUMMARY: Within the context of a client and family-centred framework and continuum based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, works as part of Vancouver Community Mental Health and Substance Use Services to strengthen and lead the consumer involvement and initiatives services/programs for community mental health and/or substance use services. Coordinates the daily activities of the program and supervises designated staff, acts as a resource for consumer involvement and initiative issues and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and advocacy for client concerns including education, employment, consumer leadership, housing and income support. Provides education to...