Recreational Program Coordinator (2026-270-CC)

Competition # 2026-270-CC

Recreational Program Coordinator (2026-270-CC)

Employment Type:

Full Time, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)

Work Hours:

35 hours/week (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

Work Setting:

Exclusively Onsite – 185 Cummer Avenue, North York, ON

Salary:

External Rate: G7 - $56,802.64

Internal Rate: G8 - $57,961.88

Application Deadline:

July 27, 2026, by 11:59 pm

Who We Are

WoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities. A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity.

Visit www.woodgreen.org to learn more about who we are and to review our Equity Statement.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage, and are pleased to consider, applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions.

Program Overview – Cummer Supportive Housing, Community Care Unit

The Supportive Housing Program at WoodGreen provides stable housing and comprehensive supports for seniors who have experienced street involvement and may face mental health or addictions challenges. The program offers a wide range of onsite services, including psychosocial and primary care supports, intensive case management, harm reduction and addiction services, therapeutic and supportive counselling, 24‑hour staffing, assistance with daily living, nursing services, life‑skills development, recreational activities, volunteer opportunities, and follow‑up support. This work is grounded in WoodGreen’s mission to promote wellness, self‑sufficiency, poverty reduction, and strong, sustainable communities.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary Supportive Housing team, this position plays an essential role in supporting individual clients and fostering community engagement. The role involves collaborating closely with internal partners while occasionally networking with external organizations to programming and enhance opportunities for tenants. Through this teamwork‑driven environment, the Coordinator contributes to creating an inclusive, supportive, and enriching living experience for residents.

The Recreational Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, organizing, facilitating, and evaluating social, recreational, and educational programs that promote wellness among senior tenants. The role includes assessing emerging client needs to develop new initiatives, supervising students and volunteers to strengthen program delivery, and providing administrative support to ensure high‑quality service. Additionally, the Coordinator assists the Manager in developing policies and procedures that enhance program effectiveness and support the continuous improvement of service delivery systems.

What You Will Do

Plan, build, organize & facilitate onsite activities onsite staff and external partners

Engage with tenants to complete an interest assessment of what types of programming tenants would be interested in partaking in

Assess, develop, and build healthy and engaging program spaces

Facilitate skill-building, healthy living and fun workshops for participants.

Create a calendar of planned monthly programming while liaising with external parties and supporting staff with the development and co/facilitation of daily/weekly workshops & activities

Create a participant intake pathway & marketing materials to inform tenants and get them excited

Create & implement monthly/quarterly Pre & Post-program surveys

Interact with individuals in person, providing emotional support, and feedback to case managers/counsellors and encouraging participation in programs.

Work with the case manager to carry out goals and expectations of the care plan and complete daily needs assessments to determine appropriate programming for participants

Monitor clients, identify additional needs and mitigate risks

Identify participants who may be interested in becoming peer helpers

Collaborate with the community and build partnerships to bring in new programming

Work collaboratively with community partners including mental health, substance use, geriatric crisis and mental health and justice, to maximize support of client and help create pathways to recovery goals

Ensure that anti-oppression, community development, and harm reduction principles are achieved in the program

Carries out additional duties as identified from time to time by Management.

Take part in team and unit meetings

Participate in ongoing training and education

Participate in regular supervisory sessions and annual performance appraisals

Help to create a healthy and motivating work environment

Recognize that the programs, staffing model, and job description may be reviewed after the first year of operation and the position/ responsibilities may need to change following that review

Document client interactions on provided software

Collect, input and extract statistical information using provided software

Be prepared to work in environments where they might be pest control and hoarding issues

Be prepared to work in environments where there may be death and dying

Be prepared to work in environments where there may be drug use

What You Bring to the Team

Bachelor-level degree or Social Service Worker with 5+ years’ experience creating and facilitating programming

5+ years of related experience working with adults/seniors, homeless individuals with mental health/substance use issues

Demonstrated experience supporting adults/seniors with mental health, substance use, housing needs, etc.

What Will Set You Apart

Proven ability to lead, develop and facilitate programming

Strong assessment skills.

Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate client/tenant needs

Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Demonstrated information and referral skills; and ability to effectively link client to supportive services where necessary

Self-directed and independent, but also experienced in working effectively as a member of team

Proven ability to minimize barriers through appropriately designed and managed service delivery

Ability to work from a client-centered approach

Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the health sector and its related services

Excellent knowledge of community resources

Demonstrated ability to follow policies, procedures, and adhere to legislation.

Well grounded; good boundary setting skills

Travel may be required while on shift – community building/partnership meetings

A thorough understanding of clinical practices and care models.

Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, and contribute to the effective functioning of a clients

Strong leadership skills

Proven ability to facilitate presentations and workshops.

Applied computer skills (MS word, excel, and Internet).

Ability to use case management software is an asset (Pirouette).

Ability to work weekends & statutory holidays on an exceptional basis, where and if applicable

Might work in environments where clients use substances.

Might work in environments wherein clients have incontinence issues.

Clients may exhibit responsive behaviours including profanities and expletives.

Able to lift 40lbs.

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