Seniors Program Worker

**SUMMARY**:
1. To coordinate, plan, promote & implement programs, special events & activities for seniors based on project outlines (programming & special events/activities).

2. To provide program outreach.

3. To assist with the development of centre’s seniors programs, activities and events.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Plan and operate under the supervision of the Manager, Community Development the seniors programs, special events and activities for seniors and their families.

To develop and implement educational and culturally relevant programs and activities for seniors that will, reduce social isolation, by increasing Peer to Peer Engagement opportunities, increase seniors Volunteer Engagement and capacity, Promote Healthy aging, develop and learning more about issues affecting seniors in the Waterfront community and increasing seniors leadership skills and autonomy, increase access to cultural programming, increase participation in decision-making process and build a sense of community among the families of the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre.

Responsible for the design and implementation activities based on individual and group needs and interests.

To assist in community development and outreach and to act as a resource to community and families as they seek to identify their needs and to develop resources to meet these needs on an ongoing basis.

To assist seniors and their families in accessing multiple services, support, resources and to maintain active linkages with other resource centers and organizations.

To facilitate community involvement and encourage volunteers and seniors to assist in the programs and activities.

To develop, support and evaluate leadership training opportunities and other artistic and creative skill building activities for seniors and their families.

Promote the centre’s activities at large.

To provide regular program reports and evaluations, documentations for all serious encounters.

Arrives for scheduled shifts on time.

Performs other program related duties as assigned.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:
Certification or training in seniors issues or related human service discipline or combination or equivalent related education and professional experience.

Experience in working with seniors and families and demonstrated commitment to a community based approach to service delivery.

Knowledge of multicultural communities, 2SLGBTQ+, women’s issues, men’s issues and demonstrated ability to work with persons of diverse backgrounds.

Knowledge of related community services.

Creative ability and understanding of seniors, behavior management, program planning and group facilitation.

Coaching Certification an asset.

Ability to work well with volunteers and parents and encouraging parental input.

Vulnerable Sector Screening - Police Reference Check.

CPR and First Aid required.

**Salary Scale**: $20.07

**Hours**: (as per needed)

**Start Date**: November 29th, 2024

Please send resume to:
Program Worker - Seniors Programs Hiring Committee

627 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G3
- Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Only applicants selected for the interview will be contacted. _

**In accordance with City of Toronto Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all staff, volunteers and students must be fully vaccinated.**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $20.07 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-21
Expected start date: 2024-12-29