Implementation Specialist supporting CAMH’s pan-Canadian youth mental health collaboration centre. Applying implementation science, quality improvement and equity expertise across Western Canadian networks.
Responsibilities
Support IYS backbone organizations in British Columbia, Yukon, Alberta and Northwest Territories
Support IYS networks in Western Canada to implement network backbone structures and learning health system processes
Apply Implementation Science, Quality Improvement and service/system design approaches
Engage partners and foster collaborative relationships to develop shared understanding and vision
Develop understanding of local mental health and substance use systems to support contextualized implementation
Review trends, listen to stakeholder needs, and monitor and synthesize evaluation data to identify gaps and opportunities
Assist internal and external partners with practice and system change through facilitation, coaching, problem solving, capacity building, consensus building, decision making and conflict resolution
Develop implementation processes, resources, tools and evidence-informed training
Build organizational capacity for sustainable and effective change
Support feedback loops and improvement cycles across and within organizations
Work collaboratively with implementation specialists, IYS leaders, youth, service providers, researchers, health equity specialists, partners and advisors
Report to the IYS-CC Program Manager
Requirements
Master’s degree in social work, counselling, psychology, public health, public policy, or a related health or social service discipline (or equivalent)
At least three (3) years’ experience in health promotion/prevention, community health and/or mental health and substance use services or other related health services, with a focus on youth mental health implementation
Expertise in health or mental health program planning and implementation with various organizations/agencies
Experience in the Indigenous health and/or mental health and/or substance use sector
Thorough understanding of Indigenous engagement principles and demonstrated knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, cultures, perspectives and health service providers
Commitment to equity, inclusivity, respect and social justice
Ability to partner and collaborate with geographically and culturally diverse partners, stakeholders and equity-seeking groups
Skills and commitment to data-driven/evidence-informed decision-making
Experience with an Implementation Science, evidence-informed implementation, or Quality Improvement framework
Ability to provide guidance and leadership to collaborative partnerships and experience facilitating or contributing to program planning
Ability to coach partners and colleagues using strength-based problem solving, active listening, motivational interviewing, modeling and other coaching strategies
Experience assisting organizations/agencies with system change initiatives through facilitation, problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution
Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills; ability to multitask and deliver projects to tight deadlines
Expertise in health equity and proven ability to engage others in dialogue about equity, racism and oppression
Ability to collaborate and work on a team and function independently with minimal supervision
Ability and commitment to support engagement of young people and family members with lived experience in planning and implementation activities
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, community engagement and creative problem-solving abilities
Travel throughout Western Canada and to other parts of Canada is required
Bilingualism (French/English) and/or an Indigenous language is considered an asset, not a requirement
Proof of educational qualifications relevant to the position is required at time of hire
Benefits
HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
Flexible work arrangements
Ongoing professional development support
Temporary full-time employment for 12 months
Travel expenses associated with required travel throughout Western Canada and other parts of Canada (implied by required travel)
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