Seniors Life Enrichment Program Worker

Society of Sharing (SOS)

(1 Year Contract, part-time)

Society of Sharing (SOS) is a community-focused, values-based, and collaborative organization that strives for excellence and accountability. SOS is an incorporated, charitable, non-profit organization that provides free services to isolated, lonely and frail seniors. All our programs are designed to reduce social isolation, promote social connection, and improve the well-being of housebound clients.

We are searching for a part-time Seniors Life Enrichment Program Worker who will be responsible for the overall planning, implementation and evaluation of culturally appropriate activities and services that maintain and promote the physical, emotional and cognitive well-being of the senior participants. This position reports to the Executive Director, and will be based in Toronto, Ontario.

Are you looking to join a fun and dynamic team hoping to make a difference in the community? We want to hear from you

Why work with us?

We offer professional development opportunities, and generous leave provisions. Our organization also provides work life balance

Responsibilities

- Plan, lead, implement, and conduct activities based on participant’s interests, capabilities on a weekly basis, ensuring safety and seamless operation.

- Develop monthly activity calendars with participant input and coordinate monthly activities, birthday parties, and grocery shopping for snacks, with volunteer assistance.

- Monitor participant attendance, interactions, and safety, addressing conflicts or crises as they arise, and facilitate program to maximize participant engagement

- Manage program resources, including supplies and expenditures, and conduct evaluations for continuous improvement.

- Supervise and provide feedback to volunteers, ensuring adequate support and satisfaction.

- Prepare and submit statistical and progress reports as required.

- Participate in staff and team meetings as required

Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in Recreational Therapy, Gerontology, Social Work, and/or a Health-related field with gerontology focus and/or working in a community health care environment or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with seniors and/or persons with disabilities.

- Experience in program planning and development specifically tailored for seniors and/or persons with disabilities.

- Experience in implementing and evaluating activities with cultural appropriateness and sensitivity to participants' needs.

- Ability to effectively facilitate groups while maintaining a positive and inclusive environment.

- Experience in leading volunteer teams toward common goals within a programmatic context is an asset

- Previous experience in the not-for-profit sector is an asset.

- Familiarity with community resources is considered an asset.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and fluency in additional languages considered an asset.

- Valid Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle is considered an asset

- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Location: 25 Linden Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 1V5

Compensation: $19.00 per hour

Hours: 27 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and occasional overtime is required

How to apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to iadhikari@ccat.ca. The posting will remain open until filled.

Note: As part of the initial recruitment process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

SOS is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to hiring staff that reflect the diversity in our community. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants with disabilities to participate in the interview process upon request to iadhikari@ccat.ca. We invite candidates from diverse communities to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in SOS. We will only contact those selected for consideration.

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