JOB POSTING

Community Programmer
KNH is seeking a self motivated, high energy, compassionate individual with experience working with a multi-
barriered population to oversee the running of the Steeves Manor Resource Room in a large BC Housing facility
with over 200 tenants.

Working collaboratively and under the general direction of the Seniors Coordinator, the Community Programmer
is the person-in-charge for the day-to-day operation of the Steeves Manor Resource Room. The Community
Programmer engages tenants and community in initiatives that support their needs using a strength based
participant directed model of service delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To work as part of a team to provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all tenants
• Engage tenants in an annual planning process and implement a logic model, monitoring framework and
evaluation tools that will support the needs of the tenants
• Complete quarterly and annual reports that are both qualitative and quantitative
• Set-up systems to help with the day to day smooth running of the program
• Complete a daily staff log
• Design and implement promotional materials as required
• Oversee the Resource Centre and provide resource and referral information as required
• Engage in Community Development and build partnerships with local community agencies and health
providers
• Develop a volunteer program which includes job descriptions, tracking hours, building community
capacity through volunteerism and provide volunteer training opportunities for tenants

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Post secondary education in a related field or equivalent training and experience
• Successful experience working with vulnerable, low-income adults and seniors who may also be living
with a physical disability and/or mental health challenge
• Experience with program planning, development and delivery
• Experience working with volunteers
• Strong knowledge of community resources and services
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Ability to set up healthy boundaries and work as a team
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Internet & Publisher
• Attitudes and values which are compatible with the goals and philosophy of Kitsilano Neighbourhood
House
• Willingness to engage in the development and implementation of special events and celebrations hosted
by the Neighbourhood House
• Class 4 or ability and willingness to attain one
• Food Safe Certificate

Job Details:
Salary: $16.59 - $18.47 per hour
Schedule: 28 hours per week, occasional evenings and weekend work
Location: 3rd and Wallace St. Vancouver
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Job application closing date: April 4/2011
Application Process:
As per Association of Neighbourhood Houses HR polices, all factors being equal, first priority will be given to
internal and local applicants.

Please email resumes and cover letters to: frontdesk@kitshouse.org

***No phone calls please***

We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Kits House is an
equal opportunity employer.