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.

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