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.
Qualifications:
5 _( j6 _7 N3 C$ Z& D: e•        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.
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8 q$ |6 I9 H4 M$ s1 K& c•        A minimum of   2-3 years experience in co-ordination and program delivery of seniors recreational, social and leisure programs.

•        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.

8 I7 q6 b  ]8 T& h) `7 S( {7 @•        Provide outreach services to isolated seniors living in the target area
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3 H7 N% w& T" f•        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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•        Ability to carry out assignments of confidential nature and handle appropriately.

# ^/ v3 p0 ], _3 {1 T4 o•        Must have a vehicle for use during employment and personal cell phone at their disposal for use during employment.
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To be eligible for hire, candidates will be required to complete a Security Clearance Check satisfactory to the Calder Seniors Drop In Society.
8 l3 _- D& g5 u- t. o& ASubmit your resume stating qualifications, experience and salary expectations to
by September 30, 2008:

, h8 `: Y7 ^1 JCalder Seniors Drop In Society
! i# T5 O; d) n4 J1 }Brenda Shewaga
Executive Director
Fax: 780-452-7537
, p8 t* H3 r; ^! tE-Mail: execald@telus.net