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.
$ x4 P: e0 Y: ^$ t, ?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.
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" M$ U6 P3 x6 A/ q2 \•        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.
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•        Provide outreach services to isolated seniors living in the target area

•        Coordinate the activities, volunteers, and clients of Calder Seniors Drop In Centre and other outreach programs.
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•        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.
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# `( z/ U8 a0 H% J8 K0 a: ]7 b•        Must have a vehicle for use during employment and personal cell phone at their disposal for use during employment.

1 r% `! r" l8 Z0 k( p8 ^To be eligible for hire, candidates will be required to complete a Security Clearance Check satisfactory to the Calder Seniors Drop In Society.
' Y4 o+ J/ e7 \2 X+ v% O; z, s9 sSubmit your resume stating qualifications, experience and salary expectations to
by September 30, 2008:
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Calder Seniors Drop In Society
Brenda Shewaga
Executive Director
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E-Mail: execald@telus.net