Clinical Coordinator

Position Overview

Reporting to the HOCS Leader, the Clinical Coordinator works as a member of the HOCS team to respond to requests to assist with the health and social service needs of marginalized, at-risk populations and the agencies that serve them including emergency homeless shelters and partner agencies, regional health and social service sites as well as acute care sites.

The Clinical Coordinator provides consultation, assessment and planning around these service needs, and coordinates the implementation of these plans. The Clinical Coordinator works towards increasing the individual capacity of the HOCS population and increased organizational capacity of the sector agencies. Acts as a direct contact for community agency staff as well as health and social service staff and is also the direct contact for Management staff of community agencies, WRHA, health and social service organizations and government. The Clinical Coordinator adheres to the documentation, consent and privacy standards of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and ensures that she/he performs her/his duties in a manner which is consistent with the standards of the appropriate professional/licensing body.

Experience

• Four years related community experience with minimum of two years clinical coordination experience.


• Demonstrated expertise in the area of mental health including mental illness, co-occurring disorders, psychiatric disorders, clinical syndromes, and psychopharmacology.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• BSW, OT, PT, BSc PN, RPN, BN, RN, SLP, RD, or related health/human services degree required.


• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training.


• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Member in good standing of relevant professional organization.


• Valid driver’s license and vehicle.


• If successful applicant is a Registered Dietitian, must be a graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of and commitment to psychosocial rehab and recovery.


• Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of primary health care.


• Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of population public health.


• Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of Harm Reduction.


• Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of Housing First.


• Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of Trauma-Informed Recovery.


• Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of person-centered Planning.


• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.


• Effective networking and agency relations skills.


• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural history and population impacts.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of community agency walking rotations in all weathers and conditions, accessing clients in walk-ups, etc.


• Must be comfortable on site in homeless shelters and other agencies serving individuals experiencing homelessness.