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.
$ U. J- O7 k# K! X! t4 b" `2 y- ?Qualifications:
1 p7 d! q# ~9 l$ u% f6 }+ T8 s•        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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•        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.

9 M9 c" C- [! i: ?8 f; `/ h" Y•        Provide outreach services to isolated seniors living in the target area

9 [2 L1 w) J* o2 ], t4 D0 M•        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.

" h- `% H- V, ?. b7 r•        Ability to carry out assignments of confidential nature and handle appropriately.

•        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.
Submit your resume stating qualifications, experience and salary expectations to
by September 30, 2008:

Calder Seniors Drop In Society
$ b6 u8 [' E3 R9 h8 B( ABrenda Shewaga
Executive Director
, J8 F: t0 Q" c( {8 ~Fax: 780-452-7537
7 c: N# d. g0 m+ s0 t8 kE-Mail: execald@telus.net