Seniors Program Assistant - North Vancouver, Canada - Parkgate Community Services Society

Parkgate Community Services Society

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Organization Profile:

With a vision of a vibrant, connected community, Parkgate Society (PS) creates opportunities

for people in our community to live life better. We support this vision through the

development of a unique and diverse blend of accessible low-cost and no-cost programs

and services, created in direct response to community needs; primarily serving children,

youth, families, and seniors.

Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, staffed by over 100 dedicated employees, and

assisted by many volunteers, our diverse and welcoming team are committed to making

Parkgate Society is a welcoming and inclusive community services organization.

Position:

This is a dual role in which your time will be split equally between Seniors' programs and Community Engagement.

As the

Seniors Program Assistant, you will assist in the day-to-day operations of Parkgate Society's services for seniors.

As the

Volunteer Coordinator, you will support and develop the volunteer program at Parkgate Community Centre.

Responsibilities (Seniors Program Assistant: 17.5 hours per week)

Assist with:

Delivery of seniors' social programs;
Monitoring program effectiveness and adjusting programming content as required;
Ensuring rooms are set up to serve the programming and participant needs;
Ensuring proper room takedown and cleanup is done by current health and safety requirements;
Facilitating community food programs;
Overseeing volunteers with meal preparation, meal service, and kitchen cleanup;
Building and maintaining relationships with senior program participants and

- addressing any questions, suggestions, concerns, and complaints when they arise; and

Performing other duties and responsibilities that may arise, based on the needs of the program.

Responsibilities (Volunteer Coordinator: 17.5 hours per week)

Assess opportunities for volunteer placement;
Develop proactive volunteer recruitment plans;
Manage the volunteer database;
Provide training, mentoring,g and coaching to volunteers; and
Act as an advocate for volunteerism in the community while reflecting the overall values of the organization.

Qualifications

Experience with programs and services in a communitybased organization;
Experience working with volunteers and/or being a volunteer;
Working knowledge of notforprofit and communitybased organizations;
Strong interpersonal communication skills;
Demonstrated teamwork, facilitation, problemsolving, and leadership skills;
Resilient, creative, and energetic person with a passion for communitybased work;
Flexible and adaptable to change; and
Comprehensive understanding of MS Office suite, familiarity with cloud technology, and ability to learn client management systems.

Other Requirements

Food Safe Certification (can be taken upon confirmation of hiring)
Criminal Record Check
Valid safetyoriented firstaid certificate

Compensation
$21.00 per hour

Generous Extended Health Benefits

posting will be active until the position is filled.

About Parkgate Community Services Society:

Parkgate Community Services Society (PCSS) is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization providing programs and services to our friends and neighbours at Parkgate Community Centre and satellite locations east of the Seymour River.

We provide services to youth and seniors and we operate an extensive child care and family services program.

With more than one hundred people on staff over the course of the year, we are a diverse and welcoming team committed to making this a great place to live, work and play.

We pride ourselves on being community-driven, community-inspired and community-supported.