Program Worker, Afro-Caribbean Seniors

3 days ago

Toronto ON MN B, Canada f4-595a-4037-9a7d-f239d394768a Full time

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a multi-service community agency committed to furthering community development/capacity building and health promotion activities for all ages. A United Way Agency, the Centre specializes in programs ranging from early years to youth, isolated adults, health, and seniors. The Seniors' ACS Program Worker will assist the team to plan, develop, promote, implement, and evaluate activities and events for the Afro Caribbean Seniors Program. The program runs on Thursdays every week.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, develop, and implement activities for the Afro Caribbean Seniors Program,
  • Plan and carry out activities for the Afro-Caribbean Seniors group using a community development approach,
  • Assist in developing and implementing a Seniors' Service Model that includes Best Practices and uses a client-centered, community development model,
  • Participate in a constructive, collaborative, and cooperative manner within the seniors' staff team in the planning and implementation of the seniors' program activities,
  • Carry out program planning and delivery within the context of DPNCHC's mission statement,
  • Keep updated program registration forms, waivers, and program attendance,
  • Support and integrate any volunteer and student placements connected to Seniors Services,
  • Assist with needs assessments and program evaluations.

Qualifications:

  • 1.5 years of experience providing programming to marginalized or isolated and culturally diverse seniors – preferably those who identify as African, Black, Caribbean,
  • Experience working with seniors, with a focus on Black, African, Caribbean community,
  • Current CPR and First Aid certificates,
  • Demonstrated group facilitation skills,
  • Good English language – verbal and written language,
  • Good computer literacy (WORD, Excel, email, database programs),
  • Knowledge of, and commitment to, health promotion, cultural competency, and community development,
  • Experience working with and supporting volunteers,
  • Knowledge of the Davenport-Perth neighbourhood is an asset,
  • Available to work on Thursdays.

Contract Dates: December 11, 2025 to May 21, 2026.

Hourly range: $ $23.927 per hour plus statutory benefits and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). This position is part of the bargaining unit.

Resume & cover letter to Posting No at or mail to 1900 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON M6N 1B7.

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre encourages applications from Black candidates, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds including culture, race, language, religion, class and gender/sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation or any other special needs will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment all new hires must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) with vaccines approved by Health Canada, unless they have an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Also required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. DPNCHC is a perfume free environment.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $21.99-$23.93 per hour

Expected hours: 7 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Experience:

  • working w seniors who identify African, Black, Caribbean: 2 years (required)

Language:

  • English, read and write (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • CPR Certification & First Aid (required)

Location:

  • Toronto, ON M6N 1B7 (required)

Work Location: In person

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