ACTIVITIES ORGANIZER

at  City of Toronto

Job ID: 48076
Job Category: Communty & Social Services
Division & Section: Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs
Work Location: Family Residence, 4222 Kingston Rd
Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Ongoing
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $31.58 - $34.62, TP0065, Wage Grade 7
Shift Information: On an as required basis including days, afternoons, evenings and weekends
Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 17-June-2024 to 02-July-2024

YOUR APPLICATION MUST DESCRIBE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AS THEY RELATE TO:

• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of recreational and social programs in a social service setting serving clients of all ages (0 to 99 years of age) with emphasis on adults, multi and school age children and youths.
• Experience addressing the needs of homeless clients.
• Experience assisting persons with psycho/social/physical/ educational/emotional and/or environmental problems in a hostel or similar setting.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Social Assistance or Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for the following:

• Develop, organize, implement and facilitate educational, recreational, and social activities for residents (multi and school age children, youths and adults)
• Work to create and maintain a warm, welcoming adult and child friendly environment
• Ensure all activities meet the needs of the residents, are age appropriate and culturally inclusive. (e.g. external/in-house tournaments, games, educational activities, holiday activities)
• Arrange, publicize and supervise events on and off site, including arranging for transportation, equipment, posters, booking facilities, arranging group rates, and nutritional requirements
• Complete program planners and evaluations, participation records, critical incidents, and other pertinent documentation for management review
• Assist with facilitating resident/children’s meetings that provide residents opportunity to participate in service delivery, program planning, development, and evaluation, and policy development.
• Prepares agenda, takes minutes, and follows up on recommendations
• Attend group outing with children or adults and lead client programming staff
• Monitor programs and activities to ensure established standards and procedures are upheld by staff and residents
• Provide feedback on programs and submits recommendations for program changes to Supervisor of Social Assistance or Program Supervisor
• Train and orient recreational staff and volunteers
• Recommend the purchase of recreational supplies and equipment. Maintain storage and monitor inventory
• Report repairs and replacement needs of equipment and supplies
• Maintain a welcoming environment in all program areas
• Respond to parent enquiries regarding children’s progress, behaviour, health etc., and promotes parental involvement
• Undertake special projects and assignments as required
• Partner and liaise with community agencies to develop, provide and implement an enhanced literacy and life skills based programs e.g. life skills workshops for children and adults.