The Burnaby Neighbourhood House is currently seeking an energetic professional to join our team as the supervisor of the Farsi Caregiver & Peer Support Programs. The Supervisor will work with BNH’s seniors team to deliver caregiver support and education to Farsi-speaking caregivers as well as implement a bi-weekly volunteer-led peer support group for Farsi-speaking seniors (55+).

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement caregiver support activities for Farsi-speaking Caregivers

Organize monthly workshops and educational sessions in first-language for Farsi Caregivers

Train and support volunteers to lead caregiver support activities

Provide one-on-one caregiver support and match caregivers with trained volunteers as necessary

Supervise a volunteer-led bi-weekly group for Farsi-speaking seniors

Track statistical information for Farsi caregiver and peer support programs

Liaise with Caregiver team around strategical planning of Burnaby Caregiver support services

Collaborate with caregiver team to deliver an annual Multicultural Caregiver Event

Provide wrap-around services and programs for Farsi-speaking caregivers and seniors, including supports from BNH and from other community-based organizations

Create connections with Burnaby’s health and senior serving sectors to facilitate appropriate referrals to the caregiver and peer support program

Perform other duties as assigned





Qualifications:

- Fluent in Farsi (Dari an asset)
- Experience working with seniors and caregivers from diverse backgrounds, including newcomers
- Strong organizational skills
- Proven ability to create systems and manage tracking systems
- Experience working with and supervising volunteers
- Excellent communication, writing, planning and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations and with a broad range of community and public partners.
- Knowledge and awareness of issues surrounding justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in the workplace, including working across Burnaby Neighbourhood Houses as needed
- Current Emergency first-aid certification or willing to obtain
- Current Food Protected certification or willing to obtain.

Reporting:

The Supervisor will work directly with the Manager of Seniors’ Services

Hours & Pay rate:

12 hours per week

Rate of pay: $24.09

The position is fixed-term, ending on March 31, 2027

Other Details:

BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply

Deadline: until position is filled

Thank you for your interest in this position, however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Pay: $24.09 per hour

Language:

- Farsi (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Farsi Caregiver and Peer Support Supervisor (Canada)
🏢 Burnaby Neighbourhood House
📍 Canada