Aging In Place Pilot Coordinator - Recreation Officer I

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Aging In Place Pilot Coordinator - Recreation Officer I
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This permanent term position is for up to 18 months in duration.
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Do you have a keen interest and/or experience in engaging the community in the topic of healthy aging and health promotion for older adults?  The Community Services Department is seeking 2 Aging In Place Coordinators to join their team for a pilot project.  These Coordinators are responsible for the development and delivery of two "Aging in Place" pilot projects in the South East and Millwoods areas of Edmonton and will also be required to assist with the project evaluation.  The projects will focus on extending and developing innovative community based approaches which support older seniors to continue living in their homes.  If you have strong coordination and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to identify the needs of seniors living independently, and the desire to connect seniors with the resources they need to improve their quality of life providing continued independence we want to hear from you!
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Here is how you will make a difference in the lives of these seniors:
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•        Facilitates and provides community support, organizational development and program services to seniors
8 {& ^" O* S/ y3 o6 r, A# O6 A6 K•        Develops and coordinates initiatives based on demographics, community consultation, and best practice research
9 }$ ?0 i" L! b- |( K0 ~•        Within a community engagement framework develops and facilitates community networks with a wide variety of stakeholders, to enhance services for seniors
•        Facilitating, developing, implementing and evaluating strategies to encourage community engagement, and the support from neighbours and volunteers
•        Researching, maintaining, and developing a database of resource information relating to services for seniors in Southeast and Millwoods areas of Edmonton
  Z; }, ?1 i! u- w* e8 p8 d9 R9 R( k" T•        Accurately maintaining records of project expenditures
•        Providing regular updates/reports to supervisor, working committee and strategic advisory group
+ o" F0 [) o$ y: a1 g( |) S•        Researching potential funding sources to support future sustainability plans
2 D0 L! }7 C( f# x, l, Y3 I: C•        Developing resource materials and delivering public education workshops related to the needs of seniors, needs of immigrant seniors, and volunteer management
0 J5 K0 Q5 U. ~: k, D: b4 E•        Coordinate the completion of a final report which includes performance outcomes, effectiveness of specific initiatives to support seniors to age in place, feedback from seniors and community members, outcomes from the community engagement model and future recommendations

' Z+ V4 R! b1 F& a7 lQualifications:
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•        Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration, Social Work, or related degree
•        A minimum of three years of progressive experience in community development with demonstrated competency in community/organizational development and program development
" U% S( R) ?8 @6 Y  ]' @•        Training and/or experience in volunteer management, strategic planning, project management, and needs assessment and evaluation
•        Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team with community and multicultural groups and all stakeholders
•        Interest, knowledge, and experience in community development, healthy aging and health promotion for older adults
•        Ability to work independently with demonstrated problem solving, conflict management skills, and analytical abilities
# W8 @" i, b1 V0 y7 A•        Strong facilitation and presentation skills
4 I; Q( V9 w! x9 Y8 H•        Proficiency in use of computer software
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# [: o0 x8 A3 c  k2 }/ RNote:

•        Applicants may be tested
- y/ G' b1 E1 p& Y•        A security clearance that is satisfactory to the department is a condition of employment, it must be provided before your start date and it is the financial responsibility of the successful candidate
•        Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with the City of Edmonton policy. This may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance
•        Possession of a valid class 5 Alberta Motor Operators license (or operators licensing equivalent recognized by the Operators Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta.Reg.320/2002) and eligibility to obtain a City drivers permit
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Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
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Salary Range: 21M, Salary Grade: 019, $29.808 - $37.467 (Hourly), $2,012.04 - $2,529.02 (Biweekly), $52,514.240 - $66,007.490 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

General:

# J1 K5 `5 b; D3 A•        Civic Service Union 52 members are asked to send a copy of their application to the union office
. A" m/ c5 A* a! _( S•        The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted
•        We are an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals
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7 S" ]' G6 A/ x3 G# hThe Province of Alberta is a party to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia, and the New West Partnership with British Columbia and Saskatchewan.  All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the provinces.  Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extraprovincial credentials at www.tilma.ca.

Human Resources Consultant: TL/CB
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$ V+ a) e9 {, C1 K* y$ }& v' kClassification Title: Recreation Officer I
Posted On: Nov 25, 2010
Closing Date - 11:00pm on: Dec 1, 2010
' \8 v) h( o) O8 o+ M4 A% GNumber of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Term Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Community Building South (Community Services Department)
+ f! |2 ^% w* G6 N5 OWork Location(s): Mill Creek Site, 221 Bonnie Doon Mall (161)
) S) @) ]" P" O2 |3 d6 [* b+ L2 ^; PEdmonton, T7C 4E3
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) d) A& O$ j: n* c' }1 nWant to apply? Need more details? Visit www.edmonton.ca/careers
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