PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Seniors’ Community Services is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our team for a permanent full-time position as Program Coordinator. If you share our enthusiasm to support aging well, we have a place for you.

Program Coordinator (On-Site)

37.5 hours weekly;

Program Coordinator - Meals on Wheels, Diner’s Club,

37.5 hours weekly; Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Support clients and the public with information and assistance.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of customer service that is client focused.
• Ensure the smooth operation of client service programs: Meals on Wheels, Diner’s Club, Going Home Program working in conjunction with the volunteer coordinator to optimize volunteer time to support programming.
• Perform administrative duties associated with this role, including data entry, maintaining statistics, scheduling, and registrations.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement processes.
• Participate in fundraising activities, as appropriate.

What You Bring to the Team:

• A degree or diploma in recreation/gerontology or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of working experience in a related field.
• First Aid and CPR Certification or willingness to complete.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate or willingness to complete.

Skills and Personal Traits:

• Strong team player, self-starter, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Exceptional attention to detail, priority management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong administrative and computer skills; proficient with Microsoft suite of products.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with expert, courteous telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of local Community Support Services.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).

Mandatory Requirements:

• The candidate must obtain an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from their local police detachment.
• Completion of legislated workplace health and safety online training will be required before the start date as a condition of employment.
• Access to a vehicle and possessing a valid driver’s license is an asset.

How to Apply:

We invite qualified applicants to apply with their resume, cover letter, and salary expectations no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 25th.

To the attention of: Dawn Rodger, Executive Director
By email to: dawn.rodger@seniorscs.ca
No phone calls, or drop ins please.

Thank you for your interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from those with disabilities and will make every effort to accommodate any needs of candidates under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform us if you require any accommodation through the hiring process.

SCS is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: racialized groups, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

For assistance applying to this position, or for any other job search related needs, please contact CSE in Kemptville at 613-258-6576 or in Prescott at 613-925-0222.