About the Role
Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is seeking a Program Coordinator to join their Community Development / Wellness team. This role supports the operations of Seniors Active Living Centre activities, processes program income, prepares reports, and manages inventory and petty cash.
Responsibilities
- Support the operations of Seniors Active Living Centre activities
- Process daily program income
- Prepare income & expenditure, instructors payment, cheque requisition requests, monthly statistics reports, etc
- Manage the team's inventory, petty cash, account subscriptions, e.g. Zoom
- Provide appropriate ONSITE and MOBILE cultural and language relevant activities at the centre and seniors' apartments, churches, libraries, and shopping malls in surrounding communities
- Conduct health education workshops to promote healthy aging
- Develop connections with ethno-cultural communities and faith groups through different platforms
- Assist in other Wellness Program activities
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in health, social science or related fields
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate is required
- Knowledge of community resources and services
- Excellent customer service with strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills to work with people across all organizational levels, both internally and externally
- Demonstrated leadership skills to lead both large and small groups in activities
- Proficient in listening and coaching skills to offer constructive feedback and guidance to volunteers
- High degree of judgement and capacity to maintain confidentiality
- Superior time management and organization skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Zoom
- Occasional evenings and weekends may be required
- A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year
Skills
- English proficiency
- Cantonese and/or Mandarin fluency (asset)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle (asset)
Location
- 300 Silver Star Blvd.
- Other locations
Work Type
- Full Time Permanent
- Onsite
- Mobile
Education Level
- Degree or Diploma in health, social science or related fields
Salary/Compensations
- $40,000 – $43,000 annually
Benefits
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- RRSP match
- Comprehensive Orientation Program
- Training and Education Subsidy
About the Company
- Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976.
- Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area.
- With a staff of more than 550 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges. 3,000 of whom are “home-bound” and frail.
Equal Opportunity
- Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free.
- If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
