Details:
The Immigrant Welcome Centre is seeking to fill the following contract for services for our International Seniors’ Group in Campbell River. The International Seniors’ Group brings seniors together for fun games, activities and learning opportunities.
Who we are…
The Immigrant Welcome Centre specializes in immigration and support services to newcomers who are settling in Campbell River, Comox Valley, and the North Island. Also known as the Multicultural and Immigrant Services Association of North Vancouver Island (MISA), we are a registered non-profit organization established in Campbell River in 1992.
As an award winning organization, The Immigrant Welcome Centre is a respected leader in immigrant services and an active proponent for the sector. By fostering strategic partnerships and working to create welcoming, inclusive communities that attract and retain newcomers, we are an effective business partner in the communities we serve.
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES: Coordination and facilitation of the International Seniors’ Group
FEE: Contract $150 per session completed (10 sessions max). Contract will run from Sept 2021-March 2022, with the possibility of being renewed in the next fiscal year (April 2022-March 2023). This group does not meet in the Summer months, July and August.
CONTRACT SUMMARY
The contractor is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the International Seniors Group sessions/activities approx. two times each month on the 1st and 3rd Monday (exception holidays, 4th Monday) 10:00-12:30 p.m. at the Community Centre. ). This program has been suspended since March 2020.The anticipated restart date is Monday, October 4, 2021. Please see contract activities, deliverables and requirements below.
Please see Contract Description for details.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
• Post Secondary training in human services, community development, administration or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in English – (fluency in other languages a valuable asset).
• Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• A clean vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
• Experience working with immigrants and/or visible minorities, knowledge of the impact of immigration.
• Experience working with seniors and knowledge of senior issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google programs.
• Strong organizational, time management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge and experience maintaining confidentiality, appropriate boundaries with other staff and clients in a professionally assertive manner
• Knowledge of community resources and experience working with community agencies.
• Experience facilitating meetings/workshops.
• Experience coordinating and leading games and activities.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and maintain new and current program participants.