Activities Organizer - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Job ID: 27811

Job Category:
Community & Social Services

Division & Section:
Shelter, Support & Housing Admin, SSHA Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs

Work Location:
Various Locations

Job Type & Duration:
Part-time, 4 ongoing, 1 Temporary (36 months) vacancies

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:
$30.96 to $33.94

, TP0065, Wage Grade 7 TF

Shift Information:
Monday to Sunday, on an "as required basis"

Affiliation:
L79 Unit B PT

Number of Positions Open: 5

Posting Period: 18-JAN-2023 to 01-FEB-2023

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Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM:

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people.

Consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture.

Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as Activities Organizer within our Shelter, Support & Housing Administration Division.

The City of Toronto directly operates emergency shelters - 3 of which provide accommodation for families and their children experiencing homelessness.

The specific shelter sites are any sites within the Scarborough Village Residence (3306 Kingston Road), Birkdale Residence (1229 Ellesmere Road) and Robertson House (291 Sherbourne Street) portfolios or any other respite locations.

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/inhouse 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
Provides 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:

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.

You must also have:

Ability to work in conjunction with (Operation, Case Management and Senior Management Team) instead of Client Program Workers, Counsellors, Client Service Workers 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.