Program Support Worker

Program Support Worker – Therapeutic Activation Program

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services is seeking a friendly, compassionate, and community-oriented individual to join our team as a Program Support Worker for our seniors'programs.

In this rewarding role, you will work directly with groups of vulnerable seniors, planning and facilitating therapeutic activation programs that support socialconnection, cognitive stimulation, emotional well-being, physical engagement,and overall quality of life. Using a person-centered and strengths-based approach, you will create meaningful group experiences tailored to participants' interests, abilities, and needs through activities such as cognitive games, reminiscence and storytelling, creative arts, wellnessactivities, adapted recreation, and opportunities for social engagement.

You will fostera welcoming, inclusive environment that encourages participation, reducessocial isolation, and promotes a sense of purpose and belonging. In addition,you will plan, arrange, and serve lunch during each session, creating positivemealtime experiences that encourage conversation, relationship-building, and community connection among participants.

This role isideal for someone with experience supporting vulnerable seniors through therapeutic activation, group facilitation, and meaningful engagement programming designed to enhance participants' overall well-being.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ability to assess participant interests, abilities, and support needs,and adapt activities to promote engagement, independence, inclusion, and quality of life.

Experience creating welcoming group environments that reduce socialisolation, foster meaningful relationships, and encourage active participation.

Experience planning, organizing, and providing nutritious meals andrefreshments for vulnerable seniors, including accommodating dietaryrestrictions and creating positive mealtime experiences that encourage socialconnection and community.

Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, support, and retain volunteers in a collaborative, participant-focused environment.

Creative, flexible, and responsive approach to program delivery, with experience evaluating program outcomes and making improvements based on participant feedback and engagement.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and meaningful connections with vulnerable seniors.

Experience planning and facilitating therapeutic activation programs that support cognitive, emotional, physical, and social well-being through activities such as reminiscence, cognitive stimulation, creative arts,wellness, and adapted recreation.

Strong understanding of the diverse strengths, challenges, and support needs of vulnerable seniors, using person-centred, strengths-based,trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and

Experience:

(2) two-year Diploma or other post-secondary training in social services, therapeutic recreation, gerontology, community support, health care, human services,or a related field.

Minimum two (2) years of recent related experience working directly with vulnerable seniors in community, health, recreation, social service, orsupportive care settings.

Experience planning and facilitating therapeutic activation, wellness, recreational,social, or engagement-focused group programs for vulnerable seniors.

Experience planning and providing group meals for vulnerable seniors, includingaccommodating dietary restrictions and creating welcoming, sociallyengaging dining experiences.

Experience recruiting, orienting, supporting, and retaining volunteers.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Additional Requirements:

Successful completion of a clear Criminal Record Check.

Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Current Food Safe certification.

Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence with a safe, reliable vehicle available for work-related duties.

Satisfactory Driver's Abstract, provided annually.

Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including setting up program spaces, transporting supplies, and assisting with program and meal-related activities.

Membership in the applicable union is required.

Shift/Schedule/Hoursperweek:
14 hours per week;
Group activities are scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays, remaining hours are flexible

Expected

Start Date:

ASAP

Wage/Salary:
$29.22

Grid Level:
11

Final date to receive applications:
This position will…