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.

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

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