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:
) X) C/ d7 s  c" l" 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.

6 w% d& w9 A4 e  Y! C5 U( [- h•        A minimum of   2-3 years experience in co-ordination and program delivery of seniors recreational, social and leisure programs.

( ^' D3 [; X6 Y- J8 k$ f- d% j•        Develop and provide programs to increase the wellness and decrease isolation of seniors in Calder Communities.
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•        Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Premium including; Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point.

0 J5 Q* P% \. Y% m# z& S) C% k•        Provide outreach services to isolated seniors living in the target area

; l; {, x+ ?5 \; ]* B! r•        Coordinate the activities, volunteers, and clients of Calder Seniors Drop In Centre and other outreach programs.
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0 A% L) `+ ~: F5 _1 f•        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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•        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.
( M) ^" `+ o: j) N, C$ b0 r, ZSubmit your resume stating qualifications, experience and salary expectations to
by September 30, 2008:
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Calder Seniors Drop In Society
( Y) g) K+ X9 _8 ]8 j5 V6 G1 cBrenda Shewaga
Executive Director
# s& c. z6 Y! dFax: 780-452-7537
8 p1 n" ^! H8 [% m+ g1 }E-Mail: execald@telus.net