Link to Treatment Care Coordinator

Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to Work**™** Canada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Link to Treatment (L2T) Care Coordinator to join our team in helping individuals who are newly diagnosed with HIV/HCV access care and treatment. This role is responsible for coordinating L2T service with other care services and supporting individuals in maintaining health within a harm reduction philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting admission and discharge of individuals to the L2T program
• Promoting community connection and link to social support, relevant health, income and social services
• Developing and monitoring care plans and comprehensive strategies to meet treatment and care needs by coordinating services
• Assisting patients with their mental health and addiction concerns, including coordinating plans of care with Island Health teams
• Coordinating access to housing through BC Housing or local housing providers and advocates for rent subsidies or grants
• Supporting medication management by providing monitoring strategies, referrals to support groups, and facilitating access to viral load testing

Required Qualifications

• BSN, BSW with current affiliation with a professional body, or equivalent degree with related experience. MSW or related graduate degree, plus related experience of 3-5 years is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with priority populations with HIV/HCV within a case management environment
• Experience working with, and extensive knowledge of, mental health and substance use services
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Well-developed planning, organization, and administrative skills
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices for HIV/HCV treatment and adherence
• Able to communicate and implement approved harm reduction strategies in meaningful ways
• Maintains mastery level understanding of harm reduction, HIV/HCV, addiction, mental health, and the impact of poverty on health
• Awareness of local services and supports to facilitate referrals as needed
• Professional, collaborative, and team-oriented
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Violence Prevention Training (we can offer to those who require this)
• Must have access to a vehicle, hold a valid B.C. Class 7 or above, and have business insurance with $3,000,000 liability
• Must be able to pass a CRRP Criminal Record Check
• Experience facilitating groups is an asset

What We Offer

• A workplace recognized for its supportive environment and employee wellbeing
• Robust opportunities for professional growth and training
• Incentive rewards, team building events, and a friendly, collaborative culture