Program Assistant for English and Spanish Speaking

6 months ago


York, Canada York West Active Living Centre Full time

**About us**

York West Active Living Centre is a small business in York, ON M9N 3P5. We are professional, agile, and our goal is to York West Active Living Centre (YWALC) is a not-for-profit organization that enriches the lives of adults 55 plus. YWALC supports healthy, independent living by providing innovative health and wellness programs. YWALC understands the importance of an active, healthy lifestyle and therefore we strive to maintain a wide range of health and wellness programs, educational workshops, and multicultural activities. Our membership and activities reflect the diverse population of our community, and we enthusiastically accept the challenge of bringing forward new and exciting programs to meet the needs of all our members..

Our work environment includes:

- Modern office setting
- Food provided
- Modern office setting
- Growth opportunities

The Program Assistant will be responsible for the effective and responsive delivery of social, physical and health and wellness programming as well as information and referral services for our membership in both Spanish and English.

Centro Esperanza (HOPE) Programming - to be completed in Spanish
- Research demographics to determine where best to concentrate outreach activities
- Be conversant with daily activities
- Create all promotional materials in Spanish
- Provide practical supports for program participants
- Establish relevant programming with the Manager, Direct Services
- Provide information, referral and accompaniment as needed to community services
- Other duties that may be deemed necessary from time to time that are within the ability of the Assistant

General YWALC Programming
- Hands on program support to all members
- Assist with membership and program registration
- Handle cash transactions.
- Record and report program statistics using YWALC’s client information software
- Program set-up for daily activities, host zoom programs
- Record and report program statistics using YWALC’s client information software
- Work alongside Executive Director to liaise with Toronto Community Housing tenants
- Other duties that may be deemed necessary from time to time that are within the ability of the Assistant

**What do you need to succeed?**

Must-have:

- Fully proficient in speaking, reading and writing Spanish and English
- Excellent working ability with Microsoft Office Applications
- Strong administration, research, communication and interpersonal skills
- Willing to work occasional evenings or weekends
- Ability to plan, organize, delegate and supervise programs
- Self-motivated, self-managing and high achieving
- Skilled at motivating, empowering others and team building
- Bondable, team player, able to multi-task
- Legally eligible to work in Canada

**Nice-to-have**:

- Recreation Management in Gerontology, Community Worker or Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma an asset
- Job-related experience an asset
- Relevant experience working in a volunteer driven environment

**Working conditions/requirements**:

- Able to function in an environment that provides constant interruption and change
- Enjoy a constantly changing environment
- This position requires daily lifting, carrying, stretching, walking and standing as an essential job function

**What’s in it for you?**
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our members thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- Employee health benefit package that includes Employee Assistance Program, shared costs
- Three weeks’ vacation per calendar year
- Continued opportunities for career advancement
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Pay: $19.50-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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