Fulltime Outreach Coordinator

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Calder Seniors Drop In Society has an immediate opening for a full time Outreach Coordinator position.
Reporting to the Executive Director this position is responsible to provide assistance to isolated and at risk seniors; to support seniors to “age in place” in the community and to enhance the overall well-being of seniors within the membership of the Calder Seniors Drop In Centre.
& _- B5 B% j4 V9 _' LQualifications:
, P" _3 N0 s! k•        Diploma/degree in Social work, Recreation/Leisure/Physical Education, Family Studies or a related discipline with training in Program Development and specialty training in gerontology.

5 V3 s( a4 _; f8 t•        A minimum of   2-3 years experience in co-ordination and program delivery of seniors recreational, social and leisure programs.
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•        Develop and provide programs to increase the wellness and decrease isolation of seniors in Calder Communities.

•        Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Premium including; Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point.

•        Provide outreach services to isolated seniors living in the target area

7 d( \6 _0 a. ^, G: S- A8 K% l•        Coordinate the activities, volunteers, and clients of Calder Seniors Drop In Centre and other outreach programs.

•        Strong communication (written &verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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4 i* j% K: m% b/ v•        Ability to carry out assignments of confidential nature and handle appropriately.
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+ f8 [( ]9 E' e( W  }8 E•        Must have a vehicle for use during employment and personal cell phone at their disposal for use during employment.

1 P7 R, c6 N& J$ u& HTo be eligible for hire, candidates will be required to complete a Security Clearance Check satisfactory to the Calder Seniors Drop In Society.
Submit your resume stating qualifications, experience and salary expectations to
$ Z/ P9 d  {0 E5 Z: Y% Q, v1 Iby September 30, 2008:

Calder Seniors Drop In Society
+ A' y+ A$ E9 h( Y' zBrenda Shewaga
Executive Director
. f. @7 c7 ?( j3 P+ f4 pFax: 780-452-7537
8 I! q+ i1 ]2 KE-Mail: execald@telus.net