We’re hiring a Program Facilitator for our Minds in Motion® program for the West Portage YMCA – 3550 Portage Avenue – Tuesdays 12:30-3:30pm – October 15 to December 3.
Program Facilitator Job Description
The Minds in Motion® Program Facilitator accepts the responsibility to oversee the program delivery, participant experience and volunteer management of the Minds in Motion® program team.
This is a contract position that requires a 3-hour commitment, once per week for eight weeks.
Responsibilities
- Liaise between the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, program participants, and program volunteers
- Provide a safe, stigma-free and fun-filled environment for program participants
- Provide emotional support and/or navigational assistance to participants, when needed
- Execute program plans based on the participant group
- Communicate with the Dementia-Friendly Communities Coordinator and Senior Manager, Dementia- Friendly Communities regarding questions or concerns with participant experience and/or expectations, volunteers, or community partners
- Confirm scheduling for volunteers
- Submit monthly invoices and receipts in a timely fashion
Qualifications
- Professional and/or personal experience with the dementia journey and caregiver stress
- Minimum two years of experience working with volunteers, student practicums and community agencies (or a minimum of one year experience as a Minds in Motion® volunteer)
- Experience in program planning and facilitation
- Adult education or training & development experience preferred
- Preference will be for individuals who also possess the following: completion of post-secondary schooling in community recreation studies, kinesiology, human kinetics or health sciences and/or certification in provincial or national accredited exercise council or curriculum
- Conflict resolution experience or nonviolent crisis intervention (NCI) preferred
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour.
To apply, send your resume to:
Nicole McDonald, Senior Manager, Dementia-Friendly Communities
Email: nmcdonald@alzheimer.mb.ca
View the full job posting here: Program Facilitator Job Description Fall 2024
We invite all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We thank everyone for applying, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
For more information, please call the Alzheimer Society office at 204-943-6622 (Winnipeg) or 1-800-378-6699 (Manitoba).