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About the Role

Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Seniors Program Worker to coordinate and facilitate fitness, health, and wellness programming for newcomer and immigrant seniors. This role focuses on delivering workshops, supporting research, conducting evaluations, and integrating seniors into community programs to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

Lead fitness classes and health education workshops at various sites
Coordinate and lead seniors' events, gatherings, and field trips
Conduct outreach to integrate newcomer seniors into programs
Develop formal and informal partnerships with other agencies
Recruit, orient, train, and direct volunteers, peers, and students
Participate in and support research on health and community needs
Contribute to program planning, community activities, and capacity building
Support initiatives with educational institutions
Plan and evaluate groups, workshops, and events
Participate in Centre working groups and projects
Submit program statistics and reports on a timely basis
Support the development of funding proposals

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Health Sciences, Human Kinetics/Kinesiology, Physical Education, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Recent, valid CPR and First Aid Certificates
Minimum 1 year of experience running fitness classes
Minimum 3 years of front-line experience in community-based outreach and group facilitation
Ability to travel within Toronto
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Must pass a criminal background check (Vulnerable Sector)

Skills

Seniors fitness instruction
Health promotion and health education
Community resource knowledge
Computer proficiency including Instagram, Canva, and Microsoft 365
Event organization
Interpersonal, written, and oral communication
Crisis and conflict management
Problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
Multitasking
Fluency in English and at least one of: Arabic, Bengali, Tigrinya, Vietnamese, Urdu, or Spanish

Location

761 Jane Street, York, Ontario
3079 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario

Work Type

Project
Full-time
35 hours/week

Experience Level

Minimum 1 year of fitness instruction experience
Minimum 3 years of community-based outreach and facilitation experience

Education Level

Undergraduate degree in Health Sciences, Human Kinetics/Kinesiology, or Physical Education

Salary/Compensations

$54,360 - $65,496

Benefits

HOOPP pension plan
Cumulative sick leave entitlement

About the Company

Community Health Centre providing services to address system inequities for immigrants, refugees, and vulnerable communities
Bargaining unit position with United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 175
Scent-free environment

Equal Opportunity

Encourages applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities served, including racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Provides accommodation in the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act