Position Title: Recreationist

Department: Seniors and Assisted Living

Location: 74 Firvalley Court, Scarborough, ON

Warden Woods Community Center

Warden Woods is non profit charitable organization that has been in operation for over 50 years, with a mission to build caring, compassionate, just, and interdependent communities in southwest Scarborough. We envision our agency to be a place where everyone belongs, everybody is somebody, everybody is challenged to be a part of the solution, we grow and help one another grow, consultation and communication are norms, not exceptions, together we can build and share in a better tomorrow.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager Seniors and Assisted Living, the Recreationist is responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing and evaluating recreational programs for seniors and adults with disabilities.

Job Responsibilities

Develops and implements recreational activities and programs for seniors and individuals experiencing cognitive impairment, physical limitations, socially isolation and developmental challenges
Works with the Manager to monitors and evaluate recreational activities and programs on an ongoing basis
Ensures that service policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to
Maintains client files including but not limited to, billing related to fee for service programs
Entering program statistics for funder reporting petty-cash and submit financial forms for approved program related expenses
Works with the Transportation team to coordinate and escort clients to programs
along with
Establish and maintain relationships between community residents and partner agencies
Provide support and feedback as required
Assists in the supervision of volunteers and student placements within programs.
Participates in training and development as directed
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum 2-year college diploma in recreation, activation, social services and/or gerontology
Minimum 1-year related work experience working with Seniors with Dementias
First Aid CPR certification
Demonstrated knowledge of the aging process, dementias and individuals who are developmentally delayed
Excellent communication skills – oral and written English
Knowledge of Microsoft office 365 applications, comfortable using computer and reporting databases
Ability to work in diverse environments within an inclusive, client-centered asset based community-development framework
Valid G class driver’s license an asset
Second language an asset
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Compensation and Hours of Work:

$19.30 per hour
Shift Hours: Mon- Friday, 35hrs/week.

Application

WWCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equality and social inclusion in our workplace. All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and racialized people, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, people with disabilities, and members of other equity-deserving groups. Please notify us as soon as possible of any adaptive measures you might require at any stage of the recruitment process.

Warden Woods Community Centre is a unionized workplace and employees are represented by CUPE Local 5218; this is a bargaining unit position.

A criminal background check is required prior to commencing.

In your cover letter, please ensure that you explain why you would like to work at Warden Woods Community Centre and why you are qualified for the position as tied to the responsibilities listed above. Please send resume and cover letter with the subject heading: Recreationist in the subject line, no later than May 13, 2024

While we thank all who apply, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.30 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Do you have a valid Vulnerable sector check report?
At least 1 year experience working with Seniors (Y/N)?

Experience:

recreation: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-13

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