Program Facilitator

Location: Frankfort Family Reena Residence

Compensation: CA $31.10 / hour

Department: Operations

Location: Frankfort Family Reena Residence

Compensation: CA $31.10 / hour

The Program Facilitator is responsible for creating and implementing recreational, educational and therapeutic programs for individuals supported by Reena to enhance life and social skills, community inclusion, foster independence, creativity, and maximize the individuals’ potential. This role provides services that reflect Reena’s mandate and mission, and will ensure a well standing relationship with all individuals and staff programs. The Program Facilitator will also ensure Reena’s Jewish philosophies are well represented within its programming.

This role aligns with Reena’s philosophy of community integration and living within a Judaic framework, and will always adhere to Reena’s policies and procedures.

This is a 12-month contract position supporting the FFRR Hub Pilot Project
, with an anticipated start date of September 22, 2026
. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on-site and demonstrate flexibility and availability to work weekdays and evening shifts, as required. The schedule may be subject to change based on operational needs.

• Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (subject to change based on operational requirements)
• Hours: Candidates must be available to work either 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• The specific schedule will be determined based on operational needs.

This position will be located at Frankfort Family Reena Residence (FFRR), 165 Elm Ridge Drive, Toronto, ON M6B 1B5
.

Reena is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We believe that diverse perspectives are essential for addressing complex social challenges effectively. We actively engage with individuals and communities from different backgrounds and experiences to ensure our programs and initiatives are inclusive and accessible to all. By embracing diversity, we strengthen our mission and create a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Additional Information

We use AI-supported technology to help sort applications according to role‑specific criteria, but all decisions throughout the hiring process are made by human reviewers.

• Develops and implements programs designed to meet each individual's unique social, physical and emotional needs in conjunction with Reena’s team members, families, external agencies and service providers.
• Provides input into the Individual Community Participation Support Plan (ISP) for individuals regarding programming as needed.
• Facilitates programs in consultation with consultants and therapists (Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Behavioural Therapist, etc.) and keeps individuals and staff (Direct Support Professionals) motivated.
• Helps plan and implement agency-wide events.
• Provides help and support to location staff to implement programming.
• Actively participating in departmental and team meetings.
• Participates in agency trainings.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of planned programs and implements adjustments to suit learning and communication styles of the individuals, in consultation with supervisors, consultants and therapists, family and external service provides.
• Works in collaboration with the individuals and staff to plan appropriate programs based on the interests and needs of the individuals. Promotes and advocates for community inclusion and participation.
• Works flexible hours including weekend and evenings as needed.
• Responsible for the overall health and safety of the programs they are facilitating. Ensures staff develop and…