Lead Facilitator Adult Day Program (ADP)
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Job Summary
JFS Ottawa is a multi-service non-profit community agency helping individuals and families across generations and cultures to achieve stability independence and belonging.
Core service areas include mental health and wellbeing social supports and services for seniors newcomers and diverse communities.
Our work is grounded in Jewish values and we seek to build a community through the pursuit of social justice and inclusivity.
Position Summary
Working under the direction of the Adult Day Program (ADP) Coordinator the Lead Facilitator is responsible for organizing and implementing activities aiding clients and collaborating with the team to meet the needs of the client and goals of the program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supports the well-being of clients with Cognitive impairment to participate in the program
- Gathers information about clients track changes and maintains client notes
- Responsible for program planning and implementation as directed by the ADP
Program Coordinator
- Prepares program materials
- Greets and assists clients in the program
- Provides leadership in appropriate program activities to clients and volunteers
- Socialize and interact with clients
- Assists with program clean up
- Report client concerns and incidents to ADP Program Coordinator
- Maintains regular communication with ADP Program Coordinator
- Promote program in the community
- Provide and serve lunch to clients
- Participate in meetings when necessary
- Work collaboratively with co-workers
- Provide one on one and group sessions to clients
- Participate in regular and ongoing supervision with ADP Program Coordinator
- Other duties/projects assigned by ADP Program Coordinator and TSU Manager
Essential Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12.
- Strong understanding of Jewish Cultures and traditions
- Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a geriatric recreation setting and a demonstrated ability to communicate and motivate clients with varying degrees of dementia.
- The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check - English oral reading writing required
- Your own transportation is required.
Experience and Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the needs of seniors and Adult Day Program clients
- Knowledge of Positive Approach to Care
- Knowledge of corporate computer software and systems including MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation including the rights and duties of workers.
Core Competencies
- Ability to successfully complete all required on the job training (eg: Health & Safety)
- Ability to respond to and follow emergency procedures
- Work effectively with others
- Record and report on client status
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Deliver programs for cognitively impaired physically frail and aged clients in accordance with their individual needs
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa supports equal opportunity employment. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Right Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting .
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Communication skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Adult Education
- Meeting Facilitation
- Calculus
- LMS
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Exercise Planning
- Remedy
About Company
Through Jewish traditions, values and culture, to build a community where people can learn to care for themselves and each other with dignity, respect and compassion.
