Activities Organizer

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada City of Toronto Full time

Job ID: 48076

Job Category:
Communty & Social Services

Division & Section:
Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs

Work Location:
Family Residence, 4222 Kingston Rd

Job Type & Duration:
Part-Time, Ongoing

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:
$ $34.62, TP0065, Wage Grade 7

Shift Information:
On an as required basis including days, afternoons, evenings and weekends

Affiliation:
L79 Unit B PT

Number of Positions Open: 2

Posting Period: 17-June-2024 to 02-July-2024

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Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Social Assistance or Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Develop, organize, implement and facilitate educational, recreational, and social activities for residents (multi and school age children, youths and adults)
  • Work to create and maintain a warm, welcoming adult and child friendly environment
  • Ensure all activities meet the needs of the residents, are age appropriate and culturally inclusive. (e.g. external/in-house tournaments, games, educational activities, holiday activities)
  • Arrange, publicize and supervise events on and off site, including arranging for transportation, equipment, posters, booking facilities, arranging group rates, and nutritional requirements
  • Complete program planners and evaluations, participation records, critical incidents, and other pertinent documentation for management review
  • Assist with facilitating resident/children's meetings that provide residents opportunity to participate in service delivery, program planning, development, and evaluation, and policy development.
  • Prepares agenda, takes minutes, and follows up on recommendations
  • Attend group outing with children or adults and lead client programming staff
  • Monitor programs and activities to ensure established standards and procedures are upheld by staff and residents
  • Provide feedback on programs and submits recommendations for program changes to Supervisor of Social Assistance or Program Supervisor
  • Train and orient recreational staff and volunteers
  • Recommend the purchase of recreational supplies and equipment. Maintain storage and monitor inventory
  • Report repairs and replacement needs of equipment and supplies
  • Maintain a welcoming environment in all program areas
  • Respond to parent enquiries regarding children's progress, behaviour, health etc., and promotes parental involvement
  • Undertake special projects and assignments as required
  • Partner and liaise with community agencies to develop, provide and implement an enhanced literacy and life skills based programs e.g. life skills workshops for children and adults.

Key Qualifications:

  • Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of recreational and social programs in a social service setting serving clients of all ages (0 to 99 years of age) with emphasis on adults, multi and school age children and youths.
  • Experience addressing the needs of homeless clients.
  • Experience assisting persons with psycho/social/physical/ educational/emotional and/or environmental problems in a hostel or similar setting

You must also have:

  • Ability to work in conjunction with Operations, Case Management and Senior Management Teams and community agencies to create, develop and implement planned activities for adults and children
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with adults, children, youths, parents, staff and community agencies
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Fundamental knowledge of domestic abuse, substance abuse, mental health and Child Welfare Act
  • Knowledge of Adults, Multi and School Age and Youths behaviour management techniques
  • Excellent problem solving and decision making skills, with the demonstrated ability to handle and resolve situations
  • Ability to work flexible hours (i.e. days, afternoons, evenings and weekends).
  • Computer Skills in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

SHIFT INFORMATION:

For all programs in the Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division which operate 24 hours a day / seven days a week, part-time employees are expected to be available to work all shifts (day, afternoon & evening shifts) four (4) separate days a week, of which two (2) days must include Saturdays & Sundays.

Hours of work will be determined based on operational needs.

A Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check will be required as a condition of employment.

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

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The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.

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