Activity Leader (Seniors) - Canada Summer Jobs

The Activity Leader for Seniors is responsible for assisting with the planning, organization and facilitation of a variety of engaging activities for seniors in low-income and other vulnerable situations. This role involves helping to create a vibrant and inclusive program out our community center that enhances the physical, social and emotional well-being of seniors who attend, while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment.

• Create and execute creative and engaging weekly activities for existing Senior's Drop-in program
• Alongside a team, arrange group outings/activities or themed gatherings, games or outreach opportunities for seniors
• Engage seniors in life-skill and information sessions, hobbies and crafts
• Assist with preparation and distribution of practical aid (food baskets and other), for seniors living in low income or other challenging situations
• Support other helping programs aimed at reaching seniors in vulnerable situations
• Navigate community resources for seniors, preparing resource aid
• Ensure all necessary supplies and equipment for activities are available
• Engage with program volunteers and other team members
• Keep attendance records provide emotional support and companionship to seniors who may need it, being attentive to their well-being and reporting any concerns promptly
• Office and administrative duties including flyers, phone calls and follow-up.

Position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs Employment program.

To be eligible, candidates must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

• Criminal Record Check
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Experience working with vulnerable people. Engaging, patient and kind, an active listener.
• Previous experience working in a creative group setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Full Time - 35 hours per week. 8 week contract position.

CLOSING DATE: May 12th, 2024

Please email your cover letter and resume in confidence to:

Natasha.Burkett@salvationarmy.ca

Please note any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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