Pacifica Treatment Looking for Integrative Wellness Coordinator at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

About Us

Pacifica Treatment Centre (Pacifica) is an innovative non-profit society, founded in 1977, providing progressive in-residence treatment and community-based supportive recovery services for individuals experiencing problematic substance use, in conjunction with concurrent mental health concerns and trauma.

Pacifica has established a continuum of services that enhance sustainable recovery, quality of life, and well-being of the individuals we serve. Through treatment, education, and ongoing support, we empower individuals to “own their path” to self-discovery, self-empowerment, and self-actualization. 

We are an accessible and gender-inclusive non-profit treatment centre in Vancouver. 

For more information about Pacifica Treatment Centre please visit our website at www.pacificatreatment.ca

Position: Integrative Wellness Program Coordinator

Position Status: Permanent Full Time                          

Classification: 38

Rate: $33.00 – $34.54

Days/hours of Work:  Sunday – Thursday 10:00 am-18:00 pm. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and alternate days of the week may be required to accommodate work functions (flexible schedule).                     

Closing Date: September 8, 2023 

Start Date: TBD

Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Interdisciplinary Clinical Practice and as a member of the community-based interdisciplinary care team, the Integrative Wellness Coordinator plans, develops, organizes, implements, documents, and evaluates meaningful recreation programs and leisure activities, that address the physical, social, and spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and cultural needs of the clients we serve. From a community-based perspective, assesses clients, develops care plans, and provides recreational interventions to enhance the restoration of psychosocial functioning, quality of life and well-being. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assess client functioning, interests, goals, objectives, and capacity for leisure/recreation activities through methods such as leisure histories, assessments, and background information. Develop recreation and leisure plans.
• Provide therapeutic recreation interventions to enhance psychosocial health and restore leisure functioning.
• Assist clients in acquiring, developing, and enhancing recreational skills for improved quality of life and community access. Provide information about community activities and support participation.
• Facilitate individual/group leisure pursuits for clients in various settings, from in-residence to home/community post-treatment.
• Coordinate with clients, community resources, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Serve as a resource, offering educational sessions, sharing expertise, participating in team activities, and advocating for leisure programming.
• Promote community awareness through partnerships and support for clients and the community.
• Contribute to Continuous Quality Improvement by developing, implementing, and evaluating the Integrative Wellness Program.
• Complete required reports and maintain records following program standards.
• Stay updated on evidence-based therapeutic recreation practices.
• Evaluate care effectiveness, provide input to interdisciplinary teams, and engage in professional development.
• Oversee Volunteer Services.
• Perform other related duties as required.

General Responsibilities:

• Align goals with the Agency’s vision, mission, and values.
• Lead clients in personalized recreation plans, collaborating on interdisciplinary care plans.
• Provide culturally safe physical activity programs, working with the interdisciplinary team and community resources.
• Foster client engagement in the program.
• Organize and maintain equipment for program activities.
• Support clients during local outings.
• Participate in program evaluation.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Hold a post-secondary diploma or degree in relevant fields.
• Possess at least two (2) years of experience with individuals facing substance use and concurrent mental health/trauma issues.
• Understand recreation therapy theory and evidence-informed, client-centered care.
• Have knowledge of various healthcare disciplines.
• Understand adult education principles and trauma-informed care.
• Demonstrate skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs, and coaching clients individually and in groups.
• Apply psychosocial rehabilitation techniques.

Benefits:

• Permanent full and part-time employees receive extended health and dental benefits.
• Employees are covered under the BCGEU Community Services collective agreement.
• All staff receive a free meal while on shift.
• Permanent full and part-time employees are enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan.

Please note that Pacifica requires mandatory Vulnerable Sector Checks, and TB Screening prior to employment. You must show proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the annual influenza, subject to a valid medical exemption from vaccination.

Pacifica welcomes community members from diverse backgrounds and interests. We are particularly interested in diverse representation, reflecting the community we serve. As such, we encourage applications from historically under-served and under-represented groups including racialized, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), 2SLGBTQQI+ individuals and persons with disabilities.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].