Coordinator and Instructor, Community Mental Health Care Worker
2 weeks ago
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services includes the Departments of Child and Youth Care, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Early Childhood Education and Care, Health Care Assistant, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Social Work, Education Assistant and Community Support, and a Professional Development and Training department.
The mission of the Faculty is to foster student success and develop and maintain relevant, responsive, and stimulating learning opportunities that are community-based, globally and locally, and offered in a visionary, interprofessional environment that is conducive to learning and promotes health and wellness for all. The Dean and the Dean's Office lead, manage, administer and support the instructional, scholarly and outreach activities of the Faculty on four campuses with this mission in mind.
Duties:
Coordination of the CMHW program, including working with VIU Admissions and Registration. In consultation with the Social Work Program Chair, the coordinator will support student learning; assist with instruction of students; participate in the hiring and support of instructors; work collaboratively with the practicum coordinator and community stakeholders to facilitate field education; work with the program assistant to manage administrative duties; contribute to departmental and faculty meetings, and participate in program activities related to curriculum and administrative planning activities.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success through ongoing professional training, subject currency, and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support, institutional, faculty and department committees, meetings and other initiatives, and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.
Travel is required to practice settings. An overview of the program can be found here.
Required Qualifications:
A Masters Degree from an appropriately accredited institution in an area specific to mental health and substance use (ie: Social Work, Counselling Psychology; Nursing); a minimum of five years of recent practice experience in the field of mental health and substance use; a solid understanding of the scope and role of community mental health workers; familiarity with practice settings in B.C as it relates to practice. Proficiency with the application and integration of information technology; and at least two years of teaching at a post-secondary level, specifically in online environments. Experience with project coordination and management.
Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiar with Mental Health Worker practice settings in Central Vancouver Island. Completion or in process of completion of the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, or its equivalent. Experience teaching adults in a post-secondary setting. Familiarity with learning management systems (D2L) in an educational setting.
VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.
Note:
- Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
- All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
- Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.
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