Job Description

PROGRAM COORDINATOR SLEEPWELL AND MEDICATION APPROPRIATENESS PROGRAM (Temporary up to 15 months)

The Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens' Association is a charitable organization established in 1985 that provides a supportive environment aimed to enhance the well-being of Chinese older adults and their integration into Canadian society. The role is responsible for organizing, implementing, and evaluating two programs: the Sleepwell Peer Support Program, which addresses chronic insomnia among Chinese older adults using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and the Medication Appropriateness Program, which promotes safe and appropriate medication use.

Responsibilities:

Program Management

In charge of the planning, organizing, promotion, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the program Prepare, translate, and manage marketing, promotional and program materials such as Sleepwell booklet across traditional and digital platforms, including social media, posters, and written content
Volunteer Engagement and Trainings

Recruit, train, engage, supervise and recognize volunteers Organize and deliver workshops, volunteer trainings, events, radio programs and peer support groups Assist in managing volunteers and the volunteer database system Develop volunteer training materials, manuals/handbooks, and related resources; translate content Provide support and assist the volunteers by responding to their requests/inquiries Act as a liaison between clients, volunteers, staff and other organizations Perform related administrative duties Maintain an accurate, up-to-date volunteer database and statistical records; Prepare reports and collect data as required by funder Require working on Saturday/Sunday as needed Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Degree /Diploma education in social work, human services or related discipline A minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in organizing and running programs and/or experience in non-profit Experience in project management, and working with older adults and volunteers is preferred Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese/ Mandarin) Other demonstrated skills and capacities: proactive and work independently with initiative; collaboration and teamwork; ability to foster change; caring and empathetic in a professional, mature manner; excellent writing, verbal and public speaking skills; Microsoft Office skills; Savvy user of electronic communications and social media; multi-tasking with tight deadlines yet attention to detail

Position Type:

Temporary (up to 15 months) Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Starting salary: $22-$25 per hour Contract is renewable, subject to funding availability
Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to elaine.ogada@cceca.ca until a suitable candidate is identified. We appreciate your interest in this position, and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your application.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Language:

Cantonese (required) Mandarin (required)
Work Location: In person