SEEDS Program Summer Assistant

Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region•Kitchener, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The SEEDS Program Summer Assistant will support the Supported Excursions, Experiences and Discovery (SEEDS) Program, which assists adults with disabilities in exploring new cities and experiences with necessary support. This role involves planning with accessibility in mind, collaborating with others, and helping to realize participants' ideas and goals. The assistant will work closely with the Respite Recreation and Leisure (2RL) team to transition group trips to the MyCommunityHub (MCH) platform, aiming to make the SEEDS Program more accessible to a wider community. The position focuses on organization and communication for program registration and implementation on new platforms, with an emphasis on developing skills in organization, system navigation, research, and Excel proficiency. This position is funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age and legally permitted to work in Canada
Lived experience of disability required
Brings collaboration, organization, flexibility, clear communication, and a positive attitude to teamwork
Multitasking
Must be reliable and dependable, punctual and committed
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
Experience working with Microsoft excel
Excellent written communication skills
Comfortable working on a computer or laptop
Must be eligible to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

Emerging Level competencies in Problem Solving and Decision Making (Uses an experience-based approach to problem solving and decision making)
Emerging Level competencies in Building Relationships (Establishes positive relationships)
Emerging Level competencies in Strategic Thinking (Takes initiative to respond to problems and opportunities)
Emerging Level competencies in Valuing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) (Values and respects all people, recognizing prejudices and systematic barriers which may exist within the current environment, which may limit participation and inclusion)

Responsibilities

Monitor participant registrations in MyCommunityHub
Send completed registration forms to support staff
Save registration forms in EMH ware
Send information links to registered participants
Connect participants with appropriate support providers after registration closes
Communicate required activity purchases to 2RL Coordinators