Job Title: Village Community Connector (Contract)

Hours & Location: 30 hours/week | Victoria Village Inc., Barrie, ON

Position Overview

Victoria Village is seeking a compassionate, resourceful Village Community Connector to launch “The Village”, a Victoria Village Initiative helping Barrie seniors stay independent, healthy, and connected right where they live (part of the national Nursing Homes Without Walls pilot program). Instead of leaving seniors to navigate complex care networks alone, the Connector acts as a direct guide—helping older adults (60+) and caregivers understand available supports, connecting them to local resources, and identifying service gaps that hinder aging in place.

Key Responsibilities

- Navigation & Client Support: You will work directly with older adults and caregivers to assess their independent living goals, guide them through local health and social services, and facilitate smooth referrals. You will also provide practical education on healthy aging and escalate complex cases to clinical providers when necessary.
- Outreach & Connection: To reduce social isolation, you will design and implement community outreach activities, build strong relationships with local seniors' groups, and proactively identify isolated individuals who need support. Your goal is to strengthen the informal networks of neighbours, family, and volunteers surrounding local seniors, all whilst promoting and encouraging independence,



informed choices and enabling meaningful participation.
- Partnerships & Reporting: You will collaborate with Barrie service providers to complement existing resources rather than duplicating them. Because this is a pilot project, you will maintain appropriate records, document service gaps, and contribute to evaluation reports to help measure the program's community impact.

Qualifications The ideal candidate holds a post-secondary background in Social Work, Recreation, Gerontology, Health Studies, Community Development, or a related field, combined with a strong preference for practical experience working with older adults. You bring a deep understanding of senior-care issues, and familiarity with Barrie and Simcoe County resources is a major asset. This role requires excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to build trust with residents, families and community partners. You must be highly organized, comfortable with independent project management, and proficient with data collection and basic program evaluation. The successful Candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits

- On-site gym
- In office parking

Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid diploma or degree in Social Work or a related field?
- Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Work Location: In person

📌 Village Community Connector (Barrie)
🏢 Victoria Village
📍 Barrie