Job Summary:

To coordinate and implement social and recreational program, and other grant-funded activities for seniors and older adults in the Parkdale Golden Age Foundation service area of west-end Toronto.

Note: Six month contract with possible extension of position subject to new project funding.

Job Responsibilities:

Organize and deliver Senior Connections Program at two Etobicoke seniors' buildings on Tuesdays with placement students
Assist with other social and recreation project activities on two other weekdays in collaboration with Parkdale Golden Age Foundation (PGAF) staff, and volunteers
Carry out research as needed to support program activities
Prepare and distribute flyers and other materials to promote different social and recreational project activities to seniors and older adults in the West Toronto area to engage more participants
Collect and record program registrations, weekly participant attendance, and other related program/project data
Prepare program statistics, client satisfaction surveys, and other evaluation data as required
Attend and participate in staff meetings
Ensure safety and wellbeing of all participants, adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures
Understand confidentiality protocol and handle sensitive information in a responsible manner
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in community services, gerontology, recreation and leisure studies or related field of study
A minimum of two years of program/project coordination experience
At least two years of experience in working with seniors and older adults
Strong organizational, program planning, and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and implement project activities within set timelines
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others
Speak other languages such as Polish or Spanish an asset
Driver’s License an asset
CPR and/or First Aid training preferred

Requirements:

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Parkdale Golden Age Foundation, all new hires must have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to their start date and will be required to show proof. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon our organization's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
References required

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
On-site parking

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

working with seniors: 2 years (required)
program coordination: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-13
Expected start date: 2025-01-20

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