Program Coordinator, Community Services (Full Time)

Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$34 - CA$40•Onsite

About The Position

In consultation with the Program Manager, Department Head of Community Services or delegate, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates programs to enable clients to adjust to program, cope with illness, promote and regain confidence and self-worth, maintain maximum functioning and independence.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in a relevant health or social services discipline or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years experience in social services
Recent CPR certification (completed within one year from date of hire)
Sound computer application knowledge
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative to independently problem solve using sound judgement.
Recent satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
Ability to communication in English and Chinese

Nice To Haves

Regulated health professional an asset
supervisory experience an asset
Previous experience working with the geriatric population an asset.

Responsibilities

Designs, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates programs to enable clients to cope with illnesses, promoting and regaining client's confidence, self-worth and maintaining and maximizing independence.
Coaches, develops, and promotes an engaged, dynamic team. Contributes to the evaluation of staff's performance
Works closely with client, worker, physician and caregiver in assessing eligibility for service and ensuring appropriate design of care plan and ongoing monitoring of plan.
Ensures provision of personal care and administration of medication in accordance with the legislation
Assists in the development of program budget and implements effective expenditure control system for the Program
Provides timely and professional supportive counselling, information and education to clients and caregivers
Ensures implementation of risk management policy and safe and hygienic environment for clients and staff
Coordinates the optimal deployment of volunteers for the program and provides effective guidance, training and support to the volunteers
In consultation with the Manager, develops and updates policies, procedures for the program
Ensures efficient and responsible use of resources and maintains accurate record of fees and expenditures
Maintains up to date and accurate files, records and statistics on the program
Builds up and maintains an up to date resource library of relevant educational material
Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
Other duties as assigned