Community Programmer (Adults 55+ and People with Disabilities)

**Position Title**: Community Programmer (Adults 55+ and People with Disabilities) **Program:** Seniors & Assisted Living **Employment Type:** Full-time, permanent **Hours of Work:** 35 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 7-hour shift between 8 AM and 6 PM (occasional evenings and weekends) **Annual Salary:** $42,131.71 **Location:** In-person at 74 Firvalley Court, Scarborough, ON or other sites as directed **The Organization** Warden Woods Community Centre is a neighbourhood centre, empowering neighbours to work together to meet local challenges and create shared approaches to building community. We have been working collaboratively to support the needs and interests of local communities in Southwest Scarborough since 1970. As a multi-service charitable organization, we provide essential support like assisted living, daycare and meal programs, while also supporting caring, compassionate, just and interdependent community life for all. Learn morewardenwoods.com. **Position Summary** Reporting to the Manager of Seniors and Assisted Living, or designate, the Community Programmer is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational programs that enhance the quality of life of adults aged 55+ and people with disabilities, including those experiencing cognitive, physical, and social challenges. **Job Responsibilities** * Designs and facilitates inclusive programs that support adults aged 55+ and seniors, including those experiencing cognitive challenges, social challenges, physical limitations, and other diverse needs. * Designs and delivers daily program activities, working alongside program staff to ensure participants are engaged, supported, and safe. * Collaborates with the program team to monitor, assess, and improve program outcomes on an ongoing basis. * Supports outreach, registration and intake of new participants, and works to ensure programs are full, offering high-quality responsive opportunities to as many community members as possible. * Coordinates and escort participants to and from programs in collaboration with the Transportation team. * Builds and maintains positive relationships with local residents, community partners, service providers and other stakeholders to strengthen programming and support participants. * Support crisis prevention, de-escalation, and emergency response using a trauma-informed approach. * Maintains accurate participant records and ensures appropriate documentation, confidentiality, and follow-up. * Ensures compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and program guidelines. * Provides support and supervision to program volunteers and student placements. * Participates in training and professional development and identifies opportunities to strengthen team skills and service delivery. * Supports cross-departmental collaboration, contribute with enthusiasm to WWCC initiatives, and embody the values of Warden Woods as part of our unique communities. * Other duties as assigne