Older Adult Job Profiles

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Older Adult Community Coordinator TR0062

To promote programs and services for older adults.

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

All

Promotes programs and services for older adults and implements the delivery of older adult programming initiatives focusing on different cultures or different age groups.
Interacts with staff, participants and the public to provide program information.
Provides outreach to Community groups/partners and agencies in promoting awareness of older adult programming regarding recreational/social activities and available community opportunities.
Provides outreach to older adults in ethno-racially-diverse communities with a focus on new immigrants and low-income communities; working with individuals/groups in implementing free physical activities/related events.
Plans, schedules and conducts focus groups to gather data and feedback.
Assists staff in implementing older adult programming.
Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Must be minimum 16 years of age.
Secondary School Diploma with several years’ previous experience working in recreation programs in a community recreational and social setting and/or a combination of education & experience.
Previous experience working with older adults and community recreation initiatives and experience in community outreach.
Multilingual skills are an asset.
Computer skills an asset
Good knowledge & understanding of all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
An understanding and knowledge of issues such as: community outreach, diversity, barriers to recreation, access & equity, physical inactivity.
Experience working with persons in a multicultural City range including people with disabilities and new Canadians.
You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Older Adult General Interest Convenor TR0061 - North District Only

To plan, coordinate, administer and implement safe and enjoyable older adult drop-in or subscriber programs.

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

North York

Plans, coordinates, administers and implements safe and enjoyable older adult drop-in or subscriber programs.
Conducts special interest programs such as trips, cards, crafts and socials.
Ensures that program facilities, equipment and supplies meet Health and Safety standards.
Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined in Divisional policies and procedures.
Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Must be minimum 16 years of age.
Experience or interest in organizing a diverse program for older adults including: outings, special events, craft instruction, games and socials.
Good knowledge & understanding of all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Older Adult Program Coordinator TR0063

To plan, organize, implement, direct, evaluate and promote recreation programs and activities for Older Adults.

Cash register, safe, Point of Sale, recreation, first aid kit, automobile and various office equipment.

All

Plans, organizes, implements, directs, evaluates and promotes recreational programs and activities for Older Adults.
Recruits, selects, trains, schedules, directs and participates in the evaluation of part time staff and volunteers.
Evaluates facility attendance and program registration and recommends adjustments to supervisor.
Prepares proposals for funding (grants and sponsorship).
Interacts with staff, outside agencies and the public to provide program needs and information.
Handles cash and issues receipts to program participants.
Prepares bank deposits, completes deposit summary form and delivers to bank.
Ensures that program facilities, equipment and supplies meet Health and Safety standards.
Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined in Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
Travels from site to site.

Must be minimum 16 years of age.
Experience developing, implementing, organizing and evaluating recreation programs and services for older adults.
Experience in leisure studies or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience with older adults.
Ability to prepare budgets, grant proposals, facilitate fundraising activities newsletter.
Proficiency in the use of current office and workplace technology and other computer applications relevant to the position.
Good knowledge & understanding of all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s license and use of a properly insured automobile.
You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.