Plan and carry out activities for the Portuguese Seniors group using a community development approach.
Prepare all necessary data and documentation, such as attendance, registration, flyers and referrals made to other services.
Ensure timely preparation of information and statistics for reports as required.
Support volunteer and student placements assigned to in-person and online classes.
Participate in a constructive, collaborative and cooperative manner within the seniors' program team in the planning and implementation of seniors’ program activities.
Monitor petty cash and statistics.
Provide support, information, referrals and informal counselling to seniors, when needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum 1.5 years of post-secondary education, in the area of Social Services, Community Work, Seniors Education, or another relevant field.
Demonstrated skills in program planning, program implementation, evaluation and group facilitation.
Experience with providing information and referrals for culturally diverse participants in a community-based setting.
Knowledge of issues affecting seniors and relevant services and community organizations.
Experience working with, leading volunteers, and student placements.
Knowledge of and commitment to community development and health promotion.
Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership capacity and in a team setting.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office, Internet, Zoom, and various digital technologies.
Good English communication skills (written and oral).
Fluency in Portuguese language (written and oral).
Knowledge of DPNCHC, its catchment area, and relevant services and groups within the community.
Hourly range:$23.927 per hour, 7 hours per week. Statutory benefits and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). This position is part of the bargaining unit.
Start Date: ASAP
Submit resume and cover letter to:Posting No.2024-17 to or mail to 1900 Davenport Rd., Toronto, ON. M6N 1B7.
External Applicants: 5 pm, December 5, 2024
Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre encourages applications from candidates, whose background is diverse in terms of culture, race, language, religion, class gender /sexual orientation.Reasonable accommodation or any other special needs will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources.As a condition of employment, all new hires must show proof of vaccination (2 doses) with vaccines approved by Health Canada, unless they have an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Also required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services.Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.No phone calls please.DPNCHC is a perfume-free environment.
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