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Social Recreation Facilitator

35 Hours per week

Internal/External Posting — Contract Position (Up to One Year)

The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton is seeking a caring, energetic and organized individual to join our team as a Social Recreation Facilitator.

The Social Recreation Facilitator helps create meaningful opportunities for individuals living with dementia and their care partners to connect, participate and enjoy recreation in welcoming, inclusive environments.

A central focus of this role is leading our in-home recreation program, including matching volunteers with participants based on interests, compatibility and individual needs. You will also support Minds in Motion®, Young Onset Day Service, Sole Mates Walking Club and other social programs.

If you enjoy building relationships, bringing creative ideas to life and making a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As a Social Recreation Facilitator, you will:

- Lead the planning, coordination and ongoing improvement of the in-home recreation program, including outreach to underserved areas.

Provide in-home recreation visits directly to participants when suitable volunteer placements are not available.

- Conduct initial home and participant assessments, follow-up visits and volunteer-participant matching.

- Maintain supportive communication with volunteers, participants and families; coordinate volunteer schedules and track participation.
- Help plan,



facilitate and evaluate dementia-inclusive social, physical, cognitive and recreational programs.
- Create safe, welcoming and person-centred experiences for participants and care partners.
- Maintain confidential program records and assist with volunteer support, community partnerships and program operations.

What Success Looks Like in this Role

You will thrive in this role if you:

- Enjoy helping older adults and people living with dementia participate in meaningful recreation.
- Build trusting relationships with participants, care partners, volunteers and community partners.
- Are organized and comfortable balancing home visits, group programming and administrative responsibilities.
- Bring creativity, sound judgment, flexibility and a cooperative approach to your work.
- Communicate with warmth, professionalism and respect for each person’s dignity and independence.

Education & Experience

- Post-secondary education in community or therapeutic recreation, social work, gerontology or a related social services field.
- At least two years of experience working with older adults, preferably including people living with dementia or complex needs.
- At least two years of experience facilitating diverse groups, preferably in social or therapeutic recreation settings.




- Experience connecting people to community supports and working with volunteers, students or community partners.

Skills & Competencies

- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, particularly early- to middle-stage dementia.
- A commitment to person-centred service and excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills.

- Strong planning, organizational, time management and group facilitation abilities.

- Cultural sensitivity, sound judgment, professionalism and respect for confidentiality.
- Knowledge of local community resources and referral pathways.

- Ability to work independently, lead activities and collaborate with a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and client databases.

This Role Requires

- Travel throughout Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton, with occasional travel outside the region.

- A valid G Class driver’s licence and regular access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

- A Vulnerable Sector Police Check conducted within the last two months.
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification is required. Seniors Fitness Instructor Certification (SFIC), therapeutic recreation certification or TRO membership are considered assets.

- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends; successful completion of Society-provided Minds in Motion® and dementia-specific training.

Working Conditions

- Work takes place in participants’ homes, community program locations and other Society settings.
- Regular travel across the four-county service area is required.
- This is an active, physical role that includes participating in re

📌 Social Recreation Facilitator (Peterborough)
🏢 Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland & Haliburton
📍 Peterborough