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Department:Wellness and Active Communities

Program:Seniors Groups

Employment Type:Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Job Summary:

The Program Officer contributes to the wellness, social wellbeing, and lifelong learning of older adults through supporting S.U.C.C.E.S.S.s seniors membership groups and seniors academy.

Reports To:Program Director

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops andmaintainsa supportive relationship with existing and new senior clientsaccessingprogramactivities
• Facilitates and supports volunteer led seniors group meetings and activities
• Schedulesand organizesin-person and online social and lifelong learning activities
• Recruits and works with volunteers and staff tosupport program activities
• Organizes seasonal celebrations,showcases, festivities,and events
• Maintainsaccuratemembership,clientand programactivityrecords according to funder, agency, and evaluation needs
• Compilesmonthly, quarterly,and annual programreports andstatisticsasrequired
• Ensures program activitiesand practicesadhere to overall agency standards and policies
• Implementschanges and improvements totheprogramin line with program targets
• Develops relationshipswith key internal and external stakeholders
• Supports other community eventshosted by the division
• Performs otherrelated duties as required byProgram Director

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Health, Education, or related discipline (social work preferred). Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• A minimum of 1 (one) year of experience in delivering services in a community-based seniorservice setting, preferably for multi-ethnic older adults
• Experience working with diverse client populationgroups
• Experience working with older adultpopulations
• Experience in supervising and working withvolunteers
• Experience witha diverseclientele and immigrant related services
• Occupational First Aid Certificationisan asset

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Excellentwrittenand verbalcommunication skills
• Fluency in Cantonese and/or Mandarinisan asset
• Excellent organizational and time managementskills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence in service delivery

Additional Information:

• Criminal Record CheckRequired
• Able to work weekends asrequired

About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.:

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the xmkym (Musqueam), Swxw7mesh (Squamish), and Sllwta/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad. We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors care.

At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people!

Our staff is the source of our success and we make it a priority to ensure work-life balance for our staff. We offer a range competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to ensure the well-being our staff. Subject to the type of employment, benefit packages may include:

• paid time off monthly wellness days (up to 12 days per year)
• additional agency holidays (2 additional statutory holidays)
• 3 weeks annual vacation (starting) and up to 6 weeks (maximum)
• company-funded pension (GRRSP)
• extended health & dental plan
• employee & family assistance programs
• access to wellness programs (such as subscription toHeadspace) ,and more

S.U.C.C.ES.S. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that embraces diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals and will continue to embed diversity and inclusion principles within our policies, procedures, services, and activities.

Interested candidates please apply by 11:59pm January 17 2025

We appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted