Community Development Worker

1 week ago

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Reconnect Community Health Services Full time

Positions Available: 6

Position Type:
Full-Time Permanent, Contract

Location: 2562 Eglinton Ave W

Hours of Work: 35

Annual Rate:
$39,785.20 with annual increase

Benefits:
Full time positions are eligible for vacation, paid-sick days, as well as health and RRSP benefits.

Reconnect is a thriving, not-for-profit health care provider in the west end of Toronto. We take our commitment to our clients and work seriously.

We value innovation, compassion, and hard work, as well as the importance of building relationships and having fun while doing our jobs.

We are very excited to offer the opportunity for a Community Development Worker to join our dynamic organization. If you are seeking a role that combines challenge, growth, and a chance to make a real impact, look no further

About Us:

Reconnect Community Health Services is a not-for-profit health service organization in the west end of Toronto. Our services include supports for seniors, caregivers, and people living with mental health and addictions concerns. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of client-centred care in our sector.


As a Community Development Worker you will plan, execute and evaluate activities and programs that maintain and promote the physical, emotional and cognitive well-being of the Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors clients.


What You'll Do:

You will be entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities, including:

  • Collaborate and assist with the implementation of special projects, summer activities and special events;
  • Monitor and assess client's physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and progress and adapting programs to meet their needs;
  • Research, report and recommend new and updated recreational, social and motivational activities for the Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors programs that promote and support through facilitation, outreach and making connections, the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of clients;
  • Providing support and direction to program volunteers and students.

What We're Looking For:

  • Activation Diploma or related education is required;
  • Experience working with older adults in a formal program setting.
  • Strong organization skills and the ability to multitask;
  • Team development and leadership skills;
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
  • Applied computer skills (Microsoft Office, Client Information Systems, Web browsing);
  • Fluency in a second language is a strong asset and preferred.

Special Requirements:

  • Criminal Background Check


Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Reconnect, 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 Reconnect's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.


Application Process:

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

  • Reconnect Community Health Services promotes the principles of and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experiences, from Aboriginal communities, people of all races, colors, ethnic origins, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations to apply. We recognize that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Salary:
$21.86-$23.73 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Experience:

  • Working with older adults in a formal program setting: 2 years (required)
  • Planning and executing activities and programs: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Activation/Recreationist diploma (required)

Work Location:
In person

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