Silvera for Seniors Looking for Life, Learning & Leisure Facilitator at Canada Full Time

FUNCTION

Reporting to the Community Manager, the Life, Learning & Leisure Facilitator works in accordance with the 6 Dimensions of Wellness model: physical, mental, spiritual, cultural, vocational and social well-being of each resident.

This individual thrives on innovation, incorporating promising practices into the implementation and delivery of a diverse range of programs.

This individual will provide a combination of program creation and facilitation, as well as coaching and supporting staff, residents, volunteers and external service providers to facilitate programs for residents both onsite and offsite.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Propose, create, facilitate and adapt programs aligned with the dimensions of wellness, promising practices and resident requests;

• Promote opportunities for residents to engage in life, learning and leisure programs, either in groups or independently; proactively interact with residents, individually and in groups, to encourage participation and solicit feedback;

• Engage and coach Silvera’s employees, residents and volunteers to participate, support and facilitate programs and events;

• Collaborate with external facilitators and service providers to ensure consistency and quality in programs for residents;

• Coordinate physical spaces, program leaders and materials required for programs and events;

• Plan, promote and support experiences both onsite and offsite;

• Orient new residents to scheduled and independent life, learning and leisure opportunities;

• Regularly monitor resident participation and responses during programs and provide observations, analysis and recommendations;

• Gather and share documentation and data regarding program usage, program response, efficacy of facilitators and program volunteers; provide statistical and narrative data to inform program design and delivery as required, minimum monthly;

• Facilitate monthly resident meeting specific to learning and leisure programs, events and initiatives; gather, share and respond to resident feedback;

• Represent Silvera’s Life-Learning-Leisure approach and philosophy both internally and externally;

• Ensures equipment and supplies are clean, maintained and stored in a safe, and efficient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates passion for and experience working with older adults;

• Post-secondary education or training in recreation/leisure/gerontology is preferred; a combination of experience and education may be considered;

• Experience in designing, adapting and delivering programs;

• Demonstrates creativity, innovation, enthusiasm and a positive, team-oriented attitude;

• Willingness to grow, learn, challenge and be challenged within a learning environment;

• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing conditions is essential;

• Previous experience in coaching, coordinating and supporting volunteers is an asset.

• Strong customer service orientation with demonstrated oral, written and presentation skills;

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically with Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook;

• Must have WHMIS, Food Safety and Pro-serve, or willingness to obtain.

HOURS OF WORK

• Monday through Friday – 8:30am – 5pm

• Rotation with weekends

• Scheduled hours will include a variety of day shifts from Monday through Friday, with availability to flex into evening and/or weekend shifts to meet program demands. One Saturday or Sunday shift per month is required.