Job Overview
AS York is seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic, resourceful Senior Program Worker to join our D.A.Y. Centre team. This is a part-time role, Monday - Thursday, 4 days a week. The successful candidate will report to the Program Manager.
Responsibilities
- Leadership and supervision of staff providing direction, training, mentoring and support to staff, students, and volunteers
- Addresses family concerns pertaining to D.A.Y. Centre activities, liaise with social workers
- Implement the Medication Management Program according to policy
- Overall accountability for the delivery of the D.A.Y. Centre Program
- Implement a client centered philosophy with consistent and safe approach to care and service delivery
- Provide support to co-workers in a team approach
- Direct and assists in group activities and one-on-one programming
- Identify opportunities that will improve service delivery and meet the specific psycho-social needs of the DAY Centre participants
- Regularly reporting on the activities of the program, using the AlayaCare Platform
- Calmly and professionally react to crisis situations
- Maintains environmental standards in accordance with Public Health and Fire regulations
- Monitor participants, assist with participant bathroom routines, support mobility needs
- Monitor participant behaviors and concerns and regularly report concerns and changes to the Program Manager
- Monitors, cleans and maintains the work environment in accordance with the policies of AS York
- Participating in training and educational opportunities as required
- Perform other duties as required and assigned by the Program Manager
Qualifications:
- At least one of the following: Social Service Worker/Gerontology (SSW) Diploma, Activation Coordinator/Gerontology Diploma, Recreation Therapy/Gerontology Diploma or related college level diploma
- Two years’ experience in the non-for-profit sector
- Experience working with diverse cultures, older adults, and persons with cognitive impairment
- Knowledge of dementia and current dementia care practice
- Strong communication skills, second language would be an asset
- Well organized self-starter who can multi-task and discern priorities
- Reacts calmly to crisis situations
- Computer literacy, MS Office, familiarity with AlayaCare would be “nice to have”
- U-First and GPA Certifications
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Food Handler’s Certificate
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (provided by successful candidate)
Transparency matters to us. While this role has a broader established salary band, the target hiring rate for this position is $27.00 - $28.50 per hour. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and applicable certifications, and reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this hire based on current market data.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore early submission is encouraged. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
AS York is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse population we serve. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at 905- 726-3477. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario's Human Rights Code.
Pay: $27.00-$28.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
