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ACTIVITIES ORGANIZER

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

• 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: 26-NOV-2024 to 10-DEC-2024

• Please note, if you previously applied to posting #48076, you do not need to reapply.

Join Us!

If you are interested in learning more about the Activities Organizer role, you can participate in a virtual WebEx information session on Friday , November 29th, 2024 from 10:00am to 11:00am. You will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the position, working for the City of Toronto's Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division, as well as the City's application process.

Please register to participate in the information session using this link:

https://toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/r5f7b31ff37048508c8bc4f52854496f4

Your name and email are required for registration, but will remain private during the session.

Major Responsibilities:

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.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. 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.

2. Experience addressing the needs of homeless clients.

3. Experience assisting persons with psycho/social/physical/ educational/emotional and/or environmental problems in a hostel or similar setting.

You must also have:

• Ability to work in conjunction with Operations, Case Management and Senior Management Teams and community agencies to create, develop and implement planned activities for adults and children

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with adults, children, youths, parents, staff and community agencies

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Fundamental knowledge of domestic abuse, substance abuse, mental health and Child Welfare Act

• Knowledge of Adults, Multi and School Age and Youths behaviour management techniques

• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills, with the demonstrated ability to handle and resolve situations

• Ability to work flexible hours (i.e. days, afternoons, evenings and weekends).

• Computer Skills in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

SHIFT INFORMATION: For all programs in the Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division which operate 24 hours a day / seven days a week, part-time employees are expected to be available to work all shifts (day, afternoon & evening shifts) four (4) separate days a week, of which two (2) days must include Saturdays & Sundays. Hours of work will be determined based on operational needs.

A Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check will be required as a condition of employment.

For more information on Shelter Services, please visit our website at http://www.toronto.ca/housing. A Police Reference Check program brochure is available at http://www.toronto.ca/housing/employment.htm

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment toemployment equity (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .