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    KNH is seeking a Community Activity Worker to plan activities for over 200 tenants at a large BC Housing facility. The Activity Worker will work collaboratively with a Community Programmer to engage tenants in strength-based and participant-directed activities. Responsibilities include planning events, outings, and maintaining documentation. Qualifications required are one year of experience working with vulnerable adults, program planning skills, and strong communication and conflict resolution abilities.

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    KNH is seeking a Community Activity Worker to plan activities for over 200 tenants at a large BC Housing facility. The Activity Worker will work collaboratively with a Community Programmer to engage tenants in strength-based and participant-directed activities. Responsibilities include planning events, outings, and maintaining documentation. Qualifications required are one year of experience working with vulnerable adults, program planning skills, and strong communication and conflict resolution abilities.

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    KNH is seeking a Community Activity Worker to plan activities for over 200 tenants at a large BC Housing facility. The Activity Worker will work collaboratively with a Community Programmer to engage tenants in strength-based and participant-directed activities. Responsibilities include planning events, outings, and maintaining documentation. Qualifications required are one year of experience working with vulnerable adults, program planning skills, and strong communication and conflict resolution abilities.

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    Program Worker - Steeves (Activities)

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    KNH is seeking a Community Activity Worker to plan activities for over 200 tenants at a large BC Housing facility. The Activity Worker will work collaboratively with a Community Programmer to engage tenants in strength-based and participant-directed activities. Responsibilities include planning events, outings, and maintaining documentation. Qualifications required are one year of experience working with vulnerable adults, program planning skills, and strong communication and conflict resolution abilities.

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    JOB POSTING

    Community Activity Worker


    KNH is seeking a self motivated, high energy, compassionate individual with experience working with a multi-
    barriered population to plan activities for tenants at Steeves Manor, a large BC Housing facility with over 200
    tenants.

    Working collaboratively and under the general direction of the Community Programmer, the Community Activity
    Worker plays a leadership role in planning and organizing tenant activities. The Activity Worker works to
    engage tenants and in activities and 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
    • Plan, organize and oversee activities, special events and celebrations
    • Plan and accompany tenants on out-trips and shopping trips
    • Set up furniture and equipment for activities as required; maintain an inventory of equipment and
    supplies related to activities
    • Promote, encourage and facilitate tenants to take part in activities; provide feedback regarding the
    progress and performance
    • Create posters/flyers as required
    • Complete and maintain records and documentation as required
    o Monthly Activity Calendar
    o States & Fee Collection
    o Provide monthly reports
    o Volunteer log of hours
    o Attendance Sheets
    • Provide support to volunteers as required
    • Attend all scheduled staff meetings

    Qualifications and Skills Required:


    • One year’s recent experience or an equivalent combination of education, 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
    • 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
    • Class 4 driver’s license preferred and/or willingness to obtain one
    • Attitudes and values which are compatible with the goals and philosophy of Kitsilano Neighbourhood
    House

    Job Details:
    Salary: $15.07 - $16.78 per hour
    Schedule: 10 hours per week, some evenings and weekends
    Location: 3rd and Wallace St. Vancouver
    Expected Start Date: ASAP
    Job application closing date: April 4th/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: [email protected]

    ***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.

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