Senior’s Community Connector

Are you passionate about supporting seniors to live healthier, more connected lives? Do you bring empathy, organization, and a strong community lens to your work? We’re looking for a compassionate, collaborative professional to join our Social Prescribing team—someone who sees the strengths in every senior and is committed to advancing health and well-being through inclusive, person-centered supports.

At Community Services, we believe in a holistic approach to health. Our Social Prescribing Program works alongside clinical care to support seniors in accessing the full spectrum of community resources that enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From nutrition and exercise to social connection and caregiver support, we walk alongside seniors as they explore what matters most to them.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You’ll provide culturally responsive, strength-based support to seniors through meaningful relationships, health and wellness planning, and coordinated referrals. This includes:

• Partnering with seniors to complete intake assessments, co-create wellness plans, and conduct regular follow-ups, including frailty assessments every 3 months.

• Building strong connections with seniors through home visits and ongoing support grounded in respect, autonomy, and dignity.

• Collaborating with health care providers and other community connectors to ensure seamless and responsive care.

• Identifying and coordinating access to a wide range of community services—both formal and informal—that reflect each senior’s unique strengths, needs, and cultural background.

• Creating presentations and sharing program impacts with funders, health professionals, and other stakeholders to raise awareness of the Social Prescribing model.

• Writing grant applications, outcome reports, and supporting the completion of program-related documents in accordance with agency and funder requirements.

• Participating in Communities of Practice and meetings with the United Way and other partners to share learning and amplify collective impact.

• Contributing to a supportive team environment by working closely with colleagues across our Seniors Department to plan events, recognize volunteers, and continually improve our programs.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Deep understanding of the diverse experiences and barriers seniors may face, particularly those who are vulnerable or at risk of social isolation or frailty.

• Minimum two years’ experience supporting seniors, with demonstrated ability to create individualized wellness plans and connect people to appropriate resources.

• Comfort with in-person outreach and home visits, grounded in a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.

• Experience using platforms such as BC Healthy Aging CORE and iUnite for reporting and coordination.

• Proven skills in program reporting, grant writing, and stakeholder presentations, including funders and healthcare professionals.

• Strong knowledge of local, provincial, and federal seniors’ services, with a commitment to lifelong learning and cultural humility.

• Ability to collaborate across sectors and with diverse stakeholders to create inclusive, responsive systems of support.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Education and Experience – You bring a diploma in a related human or social services field, or you’ve gained equivalent knowledge through a meaningful mix of education, training, and lived or professional experience.

• Experience Supporting Seniors – You have at least two years of hands-on experience working directly with older adults, and you understand the importance of building trust and connection.

• Inclusive, Compassionate Approach – Your work is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally safe, and strengths-based practices that honor each person’s unique story.

• Equity-Driven Mindset – You’re committed to fostering accessibility, inclusion, and equity in every aspect of your work—and you actively seek to break down barriers for those who need support most.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

•   Clear Criminal Record Check is required

•   Current First Aid & CPR Certification

•   Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance

•   Annual driver’s abstract

•   Position requires union membership (CUPE)

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: 30 hours per week; Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Wage/Salary: $29.17 /hour

Grid Level: 12