Indigenous Youth Mental Health Coordinator

Fraser Health is committed to working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit across the Fraser Salish region to plan and deliver culturally safe health services. We are thankful to the Honourable Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond (Aki-Kwe) and the almost 9,000 Indigenous Peoples and health care staff and medical staff whose courage to share their stories and experiences helped shape the “In Plain Sight” report and the call to action needed for change. We are committed to working with the Ministry of Health to eliminate systemic racism in the health care sector in our province.

Effective October 26th, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

The Indigenous Youth Mental Health Coordinator provides leadership and support to the Fraser Indigenous Youth Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Strategy team. Join a team that is completely dedicated to improving Indigenous Mental Health outcomes across the Fraser Region.

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Coordinator, Indigenous Youth Mental Health, provides leadership and support to the Fraser Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Strategy and the 10-year First Nations Mental Wellness strategy by planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating project plans, and ensuring effective systems, practices and policies are in place.

The Coordinator facilitates educational/training opportunities and provides leadership, guidance & support to the collaborative partnership including A&D workers, ASCIRT leaders and members, as well as school liaisons.

1. Provides leadership and support to the Fraser Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Strategy and the 10-year First Nations Mental Wellness strategy.
2. Plans, coordinates, implements, monitors and evaluates project plans, and ensures timelines are met. Ensures effective systems, practices, and policies are in place.
3. In collaboration with the Manager, identifies program initiatives, deliverables, measurable outcomes, and reporting needs. Provides regular progress reports.
4. Facilitates and coordinates project support to the various internal and external stakeholders including Directors, Project Sponsors, Ministry of Children & Families Development (MCFD), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), and the First Nations Health Directors Association (FNHDA).
5. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to gather, clarify and share information including timelines, deliverables, and inventory of services and programs.
6. Acts as the point of contact for the assigned initiative(s). Liaises with stakeholders and coordinates information flow related to the initiative.
7. Coordinates collaboration and planning sessions with internal and external partners. Coordinates and schedules related appointments and meetings. Determines requirements and ensures availability of all necessary supporting documentation.
8. Develops project documentation and assists with the identification, management and mitigation of project risks. Monitors and apprises the Manager on the outcomes of assigned projects as they relate to established program expectations and performance indicators.
9. Facilitates educational/training opportunities and provides leadership, guidance and support to the collaborative partnerships including A&D workers, ASCIRT leaders and members, as well as school liaisons.
10. Makes recommendations based on best practices for working with the Indigenous youth in the region, various service providers, and First Nations leadership.
11. Participates in evaluation and research initiatives including planning and proposal writing using an interdisciplinary and consultative approach.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing or other relevant health care discipline. Minimum five (5) years recent experience working with youth and young adults in mental health settings including experience working with First Nations, Métis or Inuit youth or communities or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Competencies
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Working knowledge of the health care delivery system.
• Working knowledge of Indigenous health approaches, protocol, and cultural issues.
• Comprehensive understanding of the history and cultural practices of the First Nations/Indigenous population.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers including the use of a variety of software applications.