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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #c00000\">Position Summary</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Seabird Island is committed to holistic wellness and community well-being, respecting and valuing Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and ways of being. We are seeking a Senior Clinical Substance Use Program Lead to oversee the Youth Treatment Program, AIMS, and the Recovery Homes, ensuring high-quality, culturally responsive care for individuals and families facing substance use challenges, mental health issues, trauma recovery, and holistic wellness care.</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The Senior Clinical Substance Use Program Lead provides leadership and oversight of substance use and wellness programs, ensuring that clients receive compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally informed care. This role involves coordinating day-to-day operations, supervising clinical and support staff, enhancing service delivery, and fostering strong partnerships with community resources. The Senior Clinical Substance Use Program Lead will also engage in community outreach and advocacy efforts to strengthen holistic wellness support within the community</span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: gray; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #c00000\">Work that matters </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band) is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and resilient community. Our work spans a diverse range of services including housing, education, health, wellness, early childhood development, community infrastructure, and cultural vitalization. By joining our team, you will be part of an organization that values First Nations knowledge, promotes self-advocacy, and strives to create a holistic and culturally safe environment for all community members.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #c00000\">What you'll do </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Program Leadership &amp; Coordination</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Oversee the daily operations of substance use services, including stabilization, bed-based treatment services, recovery supports, mental health services, and holistic wellness care.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Develop and implement wellness initiatives aligned with Seabird Island’s values and community needs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Promote a team-based approach to care, ensuring interdisciplinary collaboration among staff, service providers, and community partners.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Clinical Oversight &amp; Staff Supervision</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Lead, mentor, and support a team of professionals, promoting a collaborative and respectful work environment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Provide overall leadership to direct reports, including: </span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Authorizing leaves, time-offs, and ensuring coverage.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Work planning, scheduling, payroll processing, and assessment of staffing needs. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Hiring, staff development, coaching, and mentoring.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Conducting regular performance reviews and providing constructive feedback. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Promoting shared team goals and collaboration. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Conflict resolution, discipline, and termination recommendations.</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities that incorporate First Nations perspectives and practices. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Provide clinical guidance, consultation, and debriefing to staff to support client-centered care.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ensure staff receive appropriate training on trauma-informed care, cultural safety, and evidence-based mental health and addiction practices.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Client &amp; Community Support</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ensure substance use services focus on healing, self-determination, and empowerment for individuals and families.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Facilitate case management, care coordination, and discharge planning, working with healthcare providers, traditional healers, and community support networks.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Engage in community relations activities, advocating mental health awareness, stigma reduction, and improved access to services.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Manage the referral and waitlist system, ensuring accurate documentation of referrals and service availability.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Regularly review and update referral logs, tracking waitlist decisions and service capacity.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; 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font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Other Duties </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Additional responsibilities as needed to support the community and uphold our shared values.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #c00000\">What you bring </span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Qualifications</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Registered Psychiatric Nursing or a related health field is required. We also recognize and value cultural knowledge and experience gained through other forms of education and training, including teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">At least 2 years of experience in supervisory role including program oversight and team leadership. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Deep understanding of mental health, addictions, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction principles.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Excellent crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ability to foster relationships with clients, families, Elders, and community partners.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Strong leadership, team coordination, and clinical supervision abilities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">At least 5 years of relevant experience working within First Nations communities, focusing on mental health, substance use, or stabilization services.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Working / Special Conditions </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Initial and ongoing employment is subject to submission of a clear Criminal Record Check to ensure the safety and trust of the communities we serve. This check will be conducted every five years.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Initial and ongoing commitment to the values and guidelines of Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band), including our policies, procedures, standards of practice, and laws, is essential. This commitment supports our collective work, the community, and the responsibilities of this role.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must possess a valid class 5 driver's license and have access to safe and reliable transportation, insured for community-based use, to effectively engage and support projects, work, and initiatives</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Flexibility in working hours may be required, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the needs and schedules of clients and community needs. Employees will be given as much notice as possible to any changes in schedule.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Preferred:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">First Nations candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Lived experience as a member of a First Nations community.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Knowledge and understanding of Seabird Island’s culture, traditions, teachings, community dynamics.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Ability to respond quickly and professionally to community or colleague needs and inquiries.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Excellent writing, editing, charting and verbal communication skills.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Cultural Competency:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and contemporary issues.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Understanding of intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and communities.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Experience working within Indigenous communities and applying culturally safe practices.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">How to apply </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Have a question about this position before you apply? Email <a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[email protected]</a>.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience, particularly in relation to Substance Use. Please include references that can speak to your experience and skills.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with Seabird Island Human Resources Policy Manual, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #c00000\">Pre-Employment Screening </span></span><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><em>Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.</em></span></p>\n<ul></ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. </span></p>",
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