Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, temporary shelter services, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community. Lift operates many resource centres in our community, including the local WorkBC Centre, the Community Resource Centre, the Family Place, and the Dr. Elsie Paul Literacy Centre.

Lift Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

The Position

We are seeking a full-time Community House Coordinator to oversee our Community Resource Centre, Family Programs, and Food Program at our new co-located space. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all community members; provides leadership to the staff; and will recruit, train, and supervise staff and volunteers. The coordinator will respond with a flexible approach to the position and will be capable to perform frontline duties and work directly with participants as well as provide administrative guidance for the programs.

Overview

• Site: Lift Community House
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Possible days: Monday-Friday inclusive
• Shifts: 9am-4:30pm
• Hourly Wage: $29.40 to start, on a 5-step wage scale
• Benefits: Competitive extended health benefits and an up to 4% matching RSP plan
• Job Type: regular full-time
• Start Date: March 2, 2025
• Closing Date: February 25, 2025
• Questions? Contact Jessica Colasanto at [email protected]

Key Accountabilities

• Identifies and determines, with input from clients, community partners, and others, emerging needs and interests to address, and responds by creating, planning, and coordinating appropriate programs and workshops
• Solicits feedback from clients and coordinates formal evaluation processes initiated by Lift
• Oversees and coordinates the daily overall operations of programming and activities made available to participants
• Facilitates group sessions and workshops, and organizes guest speakers, on a variety of topics
• Coordinates and monitors use of the Centre by community partners and service providers, and resolves issues that may arise
• Distributes weekly gift cards and other food support as they are available i.e. Farmers Market Coupon Program
• Oversees participant wellness checks, care plans, and corresponding referrals; attends Case Management Team meetings as appropriate
• Participates in the development and implementation of internal and external communications plans
• Meets and consults regularly with community partners and Community Advisory Committees to discuss options for program enhancement or improvement
• Oversees facility management
• Approves expenditures within budget; handles petty cash and gift cards according to policy
• Ensures all program and centre activities adhere to Lift policy and safety guidelines, and ensures that appropriate systems, policies and procedures are in place

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelors degree in related field (social work, mental health, community development, health and nutrition) or combination of education, training and experience in lieu of a degree.
  • the ideal candidate should be interested in the intersection of locally produced organic food, community development, and human health.
• Experience in staff supervision and support, development and evaluation, and fostering and working within a team environment
• Current knowledge of early human development
• Experience working with birthing parents in the perinatal period an asset
• Experience in community development and knowledge of community development principles
• Experience with building partnerships, project development, team management, planning and presenting promotional events
• Experience in developing and implementing program standards and outcome measurements
• Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and trauma informed practice
• Understanding of Family Resource and Pregnancy Outreach Programs, including principles and activities/services provided
• Familiarity with/knowledge of the qathet region and local community-based services and supports

Working Conditions

• Overdose response including naloxone administration is expected by all staff, training provided
• Current OFA Level 1 required for successful candidates, training provided
• Ability to function calmly and effectively in crisis situation is necessary to be successful in this position

Key Competencies

Inclusiveness: Respect and welcome people with different identities, honour and embrace diversity, and model the highest standard of inclusivity

Community Responsiveness: Listen to our clients and community, let client focus guide all our decisions; put needs and wishes of community first

Collaboration: Work in partnership with individuals, teams and community members; recognize the value of teamwork, connectedness, and openness; know that commitment to effective collaboration leads to better outcomes for the community

Accountability: Demonstrate commitment to our purpose, encouraging and honouring agreements, showing care for others by following through

Growth and Continuous Learning: Continuous learning and improvement, removing barriers and supporting growth in self, colleagues, clients and organization

Lived experience is empowering for those we serve, and is welcomed. Preference is given to candidates demonstrating abstinence-based recovery.

We appreciate all applications, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

As an inclusive employer, we would like to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. Please contact us to let us know how we can best support you.

We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tlaamin People. We honour the land, the Tlaamin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.