Fulltime Outreach Coordinator

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Calder Seniors Drop In Society has an immediate opening for a full time Outreach Coordinator position.
) J* P% Q% l3 _, PReporting 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.
4 O0 c5 J- }; V2 e: d  lQualifications:
3 }% J% Y- ?" K* H0 _•        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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  B# ?! R: v) ?% W9 P•        A minimum of   2-3 years experience in co-ordination and program delivery of seniors recreational, social and leisure programs.
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3 R; b. X- F9 T6 j  a•        Develop and provide programs to increase the wellness and decrease isolation of seniors in Calder Communities.
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  f9 g9 w- _6 x7 w•        Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Premium including; Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point.

•        Provide outreach services to isolated seniors living in the target area

! p* K! _0 S& {•        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.
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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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# v+ o% I9 D0 ATo be eligible for hire, candidates will be required to complete a Security Clearance Check satisfactory to the Calder Seniors Drop In Society.
# o9 V2 c4 p9 M/ W# U8 w+ o& O; WSubmit your resume stating qualifications, experience and salary expectations to
by September 30, 2008:

* o$ M/ B; E! @, P* ZCalder Seniors Drop In Society
; r: m+ m5 e# r' K4 ?Brenda Shewaga
Executive Director
+ b4 s+ ?2 r: Y) i- w! S! V, dFax: 780-452-7537
: u0 D# l. |! Y. y# V( Y" f6 kE-Mail: execald@telus.net