Job Description

Internal/External Job Posting

Compensation:

$26.14/hour with a benefits package, including extended health benefits, a pension plan, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Type:

Regular Full Time

Start Date:

OPEN

End Date:

ON-GOING

Location:

Gordon Neighbourhood House (1019 Broughton Street)

The Seniors Programmer will be responsible for developing and facilitating seniors programming at Gordon Neighbourhood House, including the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (TAPS) under the direction of the Seniors Programs Manager. The TAPS program is an annually funded initiative that supports vulnerable seniors in Vancouver's West End, including through provision of social, recreational, health and food security programs. In this role, you will also host activities and workshops to meet emerging seniors' needs, develop supportive systems for local seniors, and will assist with a combination of front-line service, program facilitation, client advocacy and program administration.

The Seniors Programmer will be expected to maintain a high-level knowledge of resources, best practices, and policies relevant to seniors, while working collaboratively with the seniors' team to plan, organize, deliver and evaluate the program. Ongoing opportunities for networking and training will be provided.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management and Coordination

Assist with planning, organizing, delivering and evaluating the TAPS program in accordance with goals and outcomes provided by the funder; Working collaboratively with local organizations, self-advocates, community groups, volunteers and partners to ensure the TAPS program builds on local assets and responds effectively to community needs; Organizing resources, including human (volunteer), financial and other resources in order to achieve the goals and outcomes of the TAPS program; Assist with supervising Program volunteers, manage schedules, duties, and administration; Assist with monitoring and reporting on program goals/outcomes, including collecting statistics and contributing to databases; Building relationships and maintaining communication with program stakeholders, community partners, health partners and service providers; Support program enrolment and marketing; Plan and implement any additional activities for seniors as required to meet emerging seniors needs, including information workshops and engagement opportunities

Community Development

Assisting in creating and facilitating social, educational, recreational, health and/or food security programs for seniors; Building relationships with individual seniors and supporting the seniors in meeting short and long-term health, social and recreational goals, including through off-site activities and advocacy; Advocating for the needs of local seniors through participation in local committees and initiatives; Maintaining a strong knowledge of local resources, providing resources and referrals as needed; Actively engage the community in decision-making processes and building participatory leadership systems within the program. This position is also expected to support community and organization-wide events as a member of the Gordon Neighborhood Team

Skills and Qualifications

Understanding and commitment to decolonization, equity, social justice and the neighbourhood house/place-based community development model. Possesses strong interpersonal skills, including an understanding of professional boundaries and de-escalation. Strong critical thinking and communication skills; ability to act with sound judgment in alignment with ANHBC's values, policies and procedures Post-secondary education and training in social services, planning, community development Minimum of 3 years working directly with community members, especially volunteers Minimum 3 years of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating community programs Strong data management skills, especially when it comes to data gathering and safeguarding sensitive information Strong written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail Strong digital literacy and proficiency with Canva, Adobe, Microsoft Office, and Zoom. Ability to create content to engage volunteers, including creating posters and other marketing materials Proficiency in an additional language other than English an asset. First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain certification Must have a Driver's License and access to a Vehicle Willingness to submit a driver's abstract A cleared Criminal Record Check

This position is 35 hours per week and can include work on evenings and weekends.

Compensation:

$26.14/hour with a benefits package, which includes extended health benefits, a pension plan, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Reports to:

Seniors' Programs Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.14 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person