Community Support Services Coordinator, SMART Program - Temporary, Full-time
VON Canada
Owen Sound, ON-
Nombre de poste(s) à combler : 1
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Emploi Contrat
- Publié le 26 août 2024
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Date d'entrée en fonction : 1 poste à combler dès que possible
Description
Requisition Details:\u00A0
Employment Status: Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Program: SMART
Work Schedule: Days
Union/Bargaining Unit: OPSEU
Anticipated End Date: October 2025
On Call: No
Employment Status: Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Program: SMART
Work Schedule: Days
Union/Bargaining Unit: OPSEU
Anticipated End Date: October 2025
On Call: No
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Job Summary:
The SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) \u00AE Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SMART functional fitness program in accordance with VON Standards. The SMART Coordinator assesses clients for service, monitors service delivery, coordinates SMART volunteer training as required, schedules and manages SMART volunteers, and contributes to the development, evaluation and promotion of the program. The purpose of this type of programming is to enhance the functional fitness of at risk adults who otherwise might not have the opportunity to participate because of barriers of cost, limited transportation, health issues and/or lack of service meeting their ability levels. The goal of the program is to enable seniors to improve their quality of life and level independence. The Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (SMART) \u00AE Program was developed to expand active living opportunities for seniors rather than duplicating existing programs/services.\u00A0
Responsibilities:
Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):\u00A0If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.\u00A0
The SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) \u00AE Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SMART functional fitness program in accordance with VON Standards. The SMART Coordinator assesses clients for service, monitors service delivery, coordinates SMART volunteer training as required, schedules and manages SMART volunteers, and contributes to the development, evaluation and promotion of the program. The purpose of this type of programming is to enhance the functional fitness of at risk adults who otherwise might not have the opportunity to participate because of barriers of cost, limited transportation, health issues and/or lack of service meeting their ability levels. The goal of the program is to enable seniors to improve their quality of life and level independence. The Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (SMART) \u00AE Program was developed to expand active living opportunities for seniors rather than duplicating existing programs/services.\u00A0
Responsibilities:
- Supervising a workforce of volunteers including training, advising, evaluating and recognition
- Scheduling volunteers to ensure efficient delivery of exercise classes
- Monitoring monthly attendance numbers to meet annual budget
- Reporting statistical data as required
- Selecting and recommending the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies
- Promoting the SMART\u00AE exercise program in the community
- Recruits, screens, orients, places & matches, monitors & evaluates volunteers
- Participating at team meetings
- Regulated provider under the College of Kinesiology, College of Nurses, College of Physiotherapists, or College of Occupational Therapists an asset
- Post-Secondary education in Health/Social Science discipline (or the equivalent combination of qualifications/education plus experience in community work and volunteer administration)\u00A0
SFIC / VON SMART certification (or a willingness to obtain within the first 4 months of employment) - First Aid/CPR certification is required
- Post secondary education in Volunteer Management or a minimum two years experience in Volunteer Leadership is an asset
- Knowledge of and experience using and implementing falls prevention tools and education
- Experience or understanding of the not-for-profit healthcare environment
- Knowledge and experience in program planning and evaluation\u00A0
- Demonstrated knowledge of the social and health care services network and community resources
- Knowledge and experience in Gerontology is an asset
- Experience providing exercise programming for seniors is an asset
- Community development, public speaking, fundraising and budgeting experience an asset
- Strong time management, follow-up and organizational skills
- Computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience with scheduling software such as Procura an asset
- Valid Driver's license, reliable vehicle and proof of current car insurance is required
- Current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
- A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
- Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas\u00A0
Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):\u00A0If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.\u00A0
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