Job Description

Join Beacon Community Services as an Adult Day Program Leader and play a meaningful role in enhancing the quality of life for older adults with physical and/or cognitive challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to use your creativity and program planning skills to design and deliver engaging social, therapeutic, and recreational activities. You'll also provide important respite for caregivers while fostering community connections, healthy living, and inclusion. If you are passionate about supporting older adults and enjoy working in a team-oriented, client-centered environment, apply today!

Why Join Beacon?

Be part of a respected non-profit with a strong community presence. Contribute to programs that make a direct and positive difference in people's lives. Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Days/Hours of Work:

Thursday and Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (15 Hours per week)

Closing Date:

Applications will be accepted until noon on September 17th

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of SHOAL Centre, the Adult Day Program Leader coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing a safe, engaging, and effective Adult Day Program (ADP) that promotes socialization, wellness, and meaningful activities for older adults with physical or cognitive impairments. This role also provides valuable respite opportunities for caregivers. The Leader Coordinator will design, deliver, and evaluate the program; oversee volunteer involvement; build community connections; and ensure meals, snacks, and activities meet both health standards and client needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development & Delivery

Plan, coordinate, and deliver therapeutic recreation activities, including: + Social activities and group interactions
+ Gentle group exercise and wellness programming
+ Mental stimulation activities such as games, puzzles, and discussion groups
+ Arts, crafts, and music-based programming
+ Educational activities for participants and caregivers
Ensure programming is trauma-informed, dementia-friendly, accessible, culturally appropriate, and inclusive. Incorporate caregiver and participant feedback into program design. Prepare and serve healthy snacks and lunches in accordance with FoodSafe standards

Program Administration

Maintain program records, attendance, and participant profiles Complete reminder phone calls to participants and/or caregivers Provide feedback and updates to caregivers on participants' progress and engagement Manage and monitor program budget and resources Conduct program evaluation to measure impact and success Support the creating of quarterly reports to funders and Beacon Board

Volunteer & Community Involvement

Recruit, orient, train, and support program volunteers Provide ongoing recognition for volunteer contributions Develop community partnerships to enrich program offerings (e.g., guest speakers, intergenerational activities, local organizations)

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure safe and secure program environments, following organizational policies and health and safety regulations Administer First Aid and respond to emergencies as required Adhere to confidentiality, privacy, and ethical standards of care

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Diploma or degree in Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, Education, Recreation, or Dementia Studies (required) 3-5 years' experience in adult day programs, therapeutic recreation, or working with older adults Experience coordinating and supporting volunteers Current First Aid certification FoodSafe Level 1 certification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Skilled in the application of trauma-informed and dementia-friendly practices Strong program planning, implementation, and evaluation skills Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with participants, families, and caregivers Skilled in the use of MS365(Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.) record-keeping systems Creative, flexible, and adaptable in responding to client needs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely on is critical to us. Accordingly:

All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General's Criminal Record Check. All successful applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces

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