Drop-in Centre Coordinator

2 months ago


Dartmouth, Canada Peter's Place Full time

Recognizing that there was a gap in services for individuals living with brain injuries and their family / support system, Peter’s Place began operating an ABI Drop-In site, including a social leisure, community integration and skill development program for individuals who are living in the community in 2019. The Drop-In site located in Dartmouth encourages participants to develop leisure lifestyle skills, broaden their community awareness, improve self-esteem and develop social relationships. Programs and activities are designed with participant input in collaboration with our clinical team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who thrives in connecting with people. As a Drop-In Centre Coordinator with Peter's Place, your role will be in providing support to participants and their families that need assistance recovering from acquired brain injuries. Your job will be to assist individuals with social integration, running daily programs, baking/cooking, creating programming, and informal counseling support.

You will be required to work with a team and independently.

This unique opportunity allows you to make a difference to those who need ongoing assistance in our community.

Education: Completion of High School Diploma as a minimum.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: We are seeking individuals who are reliable, compassionate, caring, dedicated and good communicators who can make a positive contribution to people living with an acquired brain injury. On a daily basis, you will have to make decisions, which will require strong critical thinking skills.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail.



At this time, the position will be Monday & Tuesday 10-3pm; we expect this role will move to Monday-Friday with a few evenings and a weekend a month.

**Responsibilities**:

- Opening and closing Drop-In Centre
- Creating monthly activities calendar
- Communicating regularly with facility manager, Director of operations
- Engaging with the brain injury community in-person and online
- Facilitating all activities, online and in-person
- Meeting the recreation needs of the community
- Fostering meaningful connections with the brain injury community
- Develop and maintain contact lists

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- online communication: 1 year (preferred)
- working with individuals with disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location



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