PROGRAM SERVICE SPECIALIST (SOCIAL PRESCRIBING)
- Prince George, BC, Canada
Starting salary will be approximately from $ 90,770 to $ 113,462 and will be based on education, training, experience, reporting structure and salaries of similar positions. · Part-time
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- Starting salary will be approximately from $ 90,770 to $ 113,462 and will be based on education, training, experience, reporting structure and salaries of similar positions.
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Original job description
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Program Service Specialist (Social Prescribing) with leadership experience to join Northern Health.
The Program/Service Specialist (Social Prescribing) is responsible for researching, developing, implementing, evaluating, and continually improving Social Prescribing practices, processes, partnerships, and reporting to support person-centred care and improved health outcomes across Northern Health (NH). The role provides leadership for the planning, implementation, and sustainability of Social Prescribing initiatives that strengthen connections between health care services and community-based supports. The Program/Service Specialist serves as a liaison, facilitator, and change agent across clinical programs, community organizations, and provincial partners. The incumbent identifies opportunities to improve access to non-clinical supports, strengthen referral pathways, and integrate Social Prescribing into routine practice. The role works collaboratively with operational leaders, physicians, interdisciplinary care providers, community agencies, and stakeholders to support implementation, workflow integration, quality improvement, and change management activities. As a Data Steward, the Program/Service Specialist supports the collection, interpretation, and application of program and evaluation data to inform decision-making, demonstrate impact, monitor implementation, and support continuous improvement. The incumbent contributes to local and provincial evaluation activities and supports the use of evidence and leading practices to advance Social Prescribing across NH. In collaboration with organizational and community partners, the Program/Service Specialist is responsible for leading the coordination, implementation, and completion of projects and initiatives related to Social Prescribing. Projects may involve stakeholder engagement, community partnership development, service redesign, program evaluation, workflow optimization, and sustainability planning. Working with stakeholders at all levels, the incumbent inspires others to achieve goals and deliverables through facilitation, effective communication, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Starting salary will be approximately from $ 90,770 to $ 113,462 and will be based on education, training, experience, reporting structure and salaries of similar positions. The salary for part-time positions will be prorated.
The Program/Service Specialist (Social Prescribing) is responsible for researching, developing, implementing, evaluating, and continually improving Social Prescribing practices, processes, partnerships, and reporting to support person-centred care and improved health outcomes across Northern Health (NH). The role provides leadership for the planning, implementation, and sustainability of Social Prescribing initiatives that strengthen connections between health care services and community-based supports. The Program/Service Specialist serves as a liaison, facilitator, and change agent across clinical programs, community organizations, and provincial partners. The incumbent identifies opportunities to improve access to non-clinical supports, strengthen referral pathways, and integrate Social Prescribing into routine practice. The role works collaboratively with operational leaders, physicians, interdisciplinary care providers, community agencies, and stakeholders to support implementation, workflow integration, quality improvement, and change management activities. As a Data Steward, the Program/Service Specialist supports the collection, interpretation, and application of program and evaluation data to inform decision-making, demonstrate impact, monitor implementation, and support continuous improvement. The incumbent contributes to local and provincial evaluation activities and supports the use of evidence and leading practices to advance Social Prescribing across NH. In collaboration with organizational and community partners, the Program/Service Specialist is responsible for leading the coordination, implementation, and completion of projects and initiatives related to Social Prescribing. Projects may involve stakeholder engagement, community partnership development, service redesign, program evaluation, workflow optimization, and sustainability planning. Working with stakeholders at all levels, the incumbent inspires others to achieve goals and deliverables through facilitation, effective communication, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Starting salary will be approximately from $ 90,770 to $ 113,462 and will be based on education, training, experience, reporting structure and salaries of similar positions. The salary for part-time positions will be prorated.
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Responsibilities
Lead the research, development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing improvement of Social Prescribing practices and initiatives across Northern Health. Coordinate projects and partnerships, integrate referral pathways and workflows, and use program data and evidence to monitor impact and support continuous improvement.
Requirements
The role calls for leadership experience and the ability to collaborate with clinical teams, community organizations, operational leaders, and provincial partners. It requires skills in project coordination, stakeholder facilitation, change management, program evaluation, data stewardship, and improving access to community-based supports.
Skills
- Leadership
- Program Development
- Program Implementation
- Program Evaluation
- Social Prescribing
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Community Partnership Development
- Change Management
- Quality Improvement
- Data Stewardship
- Data Interpretation
- Facilitation
- Workflow Optimization
- Service Redesign
- Continuous Improvement
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Social Services
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Social Prescribing
- Person-Centred Care
- Health Outcomes
- Community-Based Supports
- Referral Pathways
- Clinical Programs
- Community Organizations
- Provincial Partners
- Program Development
- Program Implementation
- Program Evaluation
- Data Stewardship
- Evaluation Data
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Community Partnerships
- Service Redesign
- Workflow Integration
- Workflow Optimization
- Quality Improvement
- Change Management
- Sustainability Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Care