Recreation/Development Specialist I

4 weeks ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada NL Health Services Full time

Job Description

Location: Grace Center/Adult Addictions

Recreation/Development Specialist I
Mental Health and Addictions Program - Adult Treatment
Temporary, Full Time (Until May , with the possibility of extension)
01819RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 Hour shifts; days) Salary CG-36 ($ $38.18) Competition Number Posted Date 22 May 2024 Closing Date 29 May 2024

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.

Job Summary
The Recreation Development Specialist I is responsible for providing comprehensive Therapeutic Recreation Services for clients of the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The Recreation Specialist is a member of the interprofessional care team and is responsible for the development, planning, organization, supervision, and evaluation of comprehensive and individual Therapeutic Recreation Services. The work also includes participating in and supervising recreation therapy support staff, students, and volunteers in recreational activities. The Recreation Development Specialist will maintain an active clinical caseload and will be assigned other duties as required.

This position reports to Program Manager, Mental Health and Addictions Services, and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for professional integrity issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly moves objects; occasionally lifts or transports equipment and supplies up to 25 lbs. and pushes or pulls equipment using light to medium forces for patient handling and portering to move clients/patients over 50 lbs.
Regularly stands, walks, and works in cramped positions.
Occasionally sits to work on computer and drive clients to/from activities.
Regularly required visual concentration when assessing clients.
Regularly has time pressures and deadlines to complete assessments and reports.

Job Qualifications
Graduation with an approved/recognized Baccalaureate degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with major course work in Therapeutic Recreation is required.
Current certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) is required.
Experience working as a Recreation Specialist in a health care setting is an asset.
Extensive knowledge in the areas of assessment, assessment tools, program design/protocols, client care plans, clinical documentation, therapeutic interventions/facilitation techniques, leadership, supervision, workload measurement and group dynamics is required.
Demonstrated competencies in problem solving and program planning.
Ability to be self-motivated and to work both collaboratively and with a high degree of independence and initiative.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Exhibited strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate a positive, respectful, and sensitive approach to the needs of the clients.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Possession of a class IV driver's license and satisfactory drivers abstract will be required depending on the need of the site.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit.

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Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: or
Email: Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at press 5 then press 2 (long distance outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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