Fulltime Outreach Coordinator

又见炊烟

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.
+ g  g: I& F6 _Qualifications:
•        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.
" e' \1 I1 s- o! j
•        A minimum of   2-3 years experience in co-ordination and program delivery of seniors recreational, social and leisure programs.
5 O7 ]% A% k2 n. V) ^  M
•        Develop and provide programs to increase the wellness and decrease isolation of seniors in Calder Communities.
  @# p3 ]4 n: d9 W& u
•        Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Premium including; Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point.

8 R- q2 z$ ~- j7 t" g* k•        Provide outreach services to isolated seniors living in the target area
8 y0 a. r& {2 u1 y+ ~
- f' v. ?9 s6 n" h•        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.

•        Ability to carry out assignments of confidential nature and handle appropriately.
0 f2 c& Z$ l  j0 H( u
•        Must have a vehicle for use during employment and personal cell phone at their disposal for use during employment.
8 W8 ?( p- o- Y/ Z+ p2 H( U8 ]+ ]
) l. D8 q4 T7 A' O5 }  A+ UTo 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
by September 30, 2008:
% A1 ^. U% S! J4 j2 J' v. U: ~
7 W6 g9 {% S0 e7 s4 V+ b" ~Calder Seniors Drop In Society
3 F6 _$ C  \# DBrenda Shewaga
Executive Director
4 U, M$ G. o1 c: `  Y& }Fax: 780-452-7537
E-Mail: execald@telus.net