Seniors Social Programmer

North Shore Neighbourhood House C.U.P.E. JOB VACANCY – SENIORS SOCIAL PROGRAMMER

Posting Reference Number#2021-9300-01(please refer to this number when applying)

• Rate: $18.45 per hour
• Hours of Work: Part – time, 21 hours per week. Please note: Some flexibility required for shifts to accommodate programming and special events.
• Location: John Braithwaite Community Centre
• Effective: January 3, 2022

• Plans, organizes, schedules and promotes bus excursion events for elderly clients.
• Leads activity sessions and senior bus trips and recommends changes where necessary to improve the program and be more responsive to client needs.
• Oversees the program, and/or other assigned programs.
• Works with, and oversees the work of volunteers within the assigned portfolio.
• Promotes interest and participation in program activities and establishes and maintains contact with seniors, staff and volunteers.
• Assists in the production of newsletters and brochures.
• Answers enquiries from the general public, and refers problems to a superior.
• Cooperates with other staff members in planning and implementing other various programs, and attends meetings as required.
• Prepares and maintains records, activity reports, maintains equipment and checks inventory.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and ensures that required standards of behaviour and safety are maintained in the facility and at offsite locations.
• Performs related work as required.

• Sound knowledge of the social, cultural and wellness interests of persons served and resources in the community.
• Working knowledge of the methods, practices, principles and policies applicable to the work.
• Working knowledge of sports, social activities, arts and crafts, and other pursuits related to various programs for seniors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports.
• Ability to guide the work of volunteers.

• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Food Safe