Join the CSPC Team

JOB POSTING: RESEARCH ASSISTANT AND DATA COORDINATOR

Temporary Contract Position:  9 weeks with possibility of longer term

Full time (30 hours per week) Mon – Thurs

Greater Victoria located but temporarily online due to COVID

Hourly Rate is $20 plus 4% vacation pay

Application date ends October 15/2021

The Community Social Planning Council is an independent community-based organization that brings people together to create a just and vibrant community in BC's Capital Region through community-building, and participatory action research. Priority areas of work include housing, a fair economy, community economic development, and sustainable communities.

Position Summary

Reporting to Research Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the design and creation of a Wellbeing Index including collecting analyzing and visually representing data. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is committed to social justice and innovation, has strong social science research and data skills a good eye for the story and knows how to translate research and ideas into high impact visuals.

• support the design of the wellbeing index framework and website architecture
• support the identification of indicators and data sets
• collect, input, analyze and represent data
• maintain data sets as updates are available.
• Administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications/ Experience

• Minimum an undergraduate degree in a related social science field plus experience in economic analysis and data representation. Masters preferred.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

The CSPC seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

If interested please email your resume and cover letter to humanresources@communitycouncil.ca before September 22, 2021

JOB POSTING: COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR

Temporary Contract Position: 9 weeks with possibility of longer term

Full time (30 hours per week) Mon – Thurs

Greater Victoria located but temporarily online due to COVID

Hourly Rate is $21 plus 4% vacation pay

Application date ends October 15/2021

Position Title     COMMUNICATIONS, AND EVENTS COORDINATOR

Supervisor          Executive Director / Operations and Finance Manager

The Community Social Planning Council is an independent community-based organization that brings people together to create a just and vibrant community in BC's Capital Region through community-building, and participatory action research. Priority areas of work include housing, a fair economy, community economic development, and sustainable communities.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be responsible for implementing the CSPC’s  communications strategy, as well as organizing and supporting public events and community engagement. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is committed to social justice and innovation, has a good eye for the story and knows how to translate research and ideas into high impact visuals.

• Design outreach materials, posters, and online communications, including creating viral campaigns, videos and infographics as needed
• Develop media and marketing strategies and materials for CSPC events, programs, and campaigns
• Draft media releases, backgrounders, and manage other media communications as needed
• Implement CSPC’s digital strategy and measure its reach and impact.
• Manage all contact lists, donor and member data, monitor and recommend best practices in data management and keep data current.
• Plan and organize events with support from staff (including recruitment of speakers, venue and catering, sponsorships, logistics and budgets)
• Establish and maintain relationships with partners, donors and event sponsors as needed
• Administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications/ Experience

• Minimum an undergraduate degree plus 2 years of experience in communications and event planning, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Excellent writing, strategic communications, and graphic design skills
• Experience working with traditional and non-traditional media outlets
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and experience using MailChimp
• Experience planning public events
• Experience working on community engagement strategies with focus on building and lived experience, representation, and empowerment
• Working knowledge and commitment to the principles of anti-oppression and decolonization from an intersectional approach
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment

Skills that would be a plus:

• Experience with fundraising, donor relations and/or fund development
• Skills and experience in research, particularly use of statistics in communications.

The CSPC seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

If interested please email your resume and cover letter to humanresources@communitycouncil.ca before September 22, 2021

JOB POSTING: CASE MANAGER

COMMUNITY SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL - GREATER VICTORIA HOUSING SECURITY & RENT BANK PROGRAM

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15/2021 (4:00 PM PST)

POSITION: Case Manager/Navigator

DAYS/HOURS OF WORK: Full Time (30 hours per week based on a four-day work week Mon - Thurs)

SALARY: $26 – 28 per hour (dependent on experience). Benefits plus 4 weeks vacation are available after successful completion of probationary period of 3 months.

LOCATION(S): Greater Victoria region. Remote work available but needs to be in the Greater Victoria area.  Office: 216-852 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1H8. Travel to other locations across the capital region may be required. * driver’s license required

PLANNED START DATE: Flexible

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Greater Victoria Housing Security & Rent Bank Program is a housing stabilization program operated by the Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria. The program offers service navigation, case management and low-fee short term loans and grants to low and moderate-income residents of Greater Victoria who are experiencing a temporary financial crisis and are at risk of eviction or essential utility disconnection. The Case Manager/Navigator may be responsible for any aspect of program delivery including intake process, helping clients navigate community resources, providing direct case management where needed, follow up case management and program evaluation interviews, maintaining program-related reports, statistics, and other initiatives. Conducting case management follow up and program evaluation interviews will be core responsibilities.

CORE DUTIES:

Intake:

• Reviewing Pre-Assessment Forms and contacting all applicants for follow-up.
• Providing an explanation of the Loan Application and/COVID Grant process, support eligible applicants in the application process.
• Helping clients to navigate other community resources and government programs and providing appropriate client referrals to other services in the community – financial, legal, housing, and health/nutritional supports.
• Working with community service providers to create networks of collaborative support for clients and support referrals and recruitment.
• Liaising with the Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction staff and financial advisors to coordinate services for mutual clients.
• Making recommendations for approval or disproval of loan and/or COVID grant program to the Loan and Grant Committee.
• Reviewing submitted Loan Application packages and conducting follow-up with the applicant’s, landlords, employers, and other service providers, when needed.
• Meeting 1-2 times a week with the Loan and Grant Committee to present completed Loan Applications and recommendations for final review and approval by the Committee.
• Meeting with applicants to confirm loans/grants, finalize appropriate paperwork and negotiate loan repayment terms.
• Processing payments and following up with successful applicants, as needed.
• Maintaining and updating Client Management System and clients’ documentation files.
• Maintaining program statistics and reports and working collaboratively with a rent bank team.
• Conducting case management follow up interviews and support with clients.
• Conducting program evaluation interviews and providing input on data collection.
• Participate in the larger rent bank network as facilitated by BC Rent Bank
• Working closely with the Finance team to follow up on loan and grant status.
• Other related duties as the need may arise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A 4-year degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Social Work, Human Services, Health Sciences, or other related programs. Or a relevant two-year diploma plus extensive experience in a related field.
• Experience providing services for at-risk and/or marginalized populations.
• Experience in a non-profit organization is an asset.
• Ability to function effectively in difficult and/or crisis situations is required.
• Comfort in working online with strong computer and communication skills.
• Knowledge of local resources is an asset.
• Clear criminal records check.
• Training in trauma informed practice and cultural sensitivity is an asset.
• Experience and formal training in program evaluation is also an asset.

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter to:

Diana Gibson, Executive Director or Barry Hutchinson, Operations and Finance Manager

Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria

humanresources@communitycouncil.ca

TACES Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

The Community Social Planning Council is seeking diverse voices to participate on its’ Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for a one-year term.

The TACES Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee provides advice, insight, and recommendations to CSPC and partner organizations on:

Transportation and equity priorities, issues, and successes
Lived experiences of barriers to transportation and climate action
Enhancing access and inclusion of historically under-serviced communities, including Indigenous, newcomer, people with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities
How factors such as race, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, income, and disability, may affect access to and participation in sustainable transportation projects
Best practices and strategies for engagement and program evaluation
Other matters that the Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee deems relevant
Committee members are to represent diverse perspectives and lived experiences.

To learn more and to apply please contact: chelseap@communitycouncil.ca