Senior Recreational Support Worker- March Break Contract

Senior Recreational Support Worker – March Break Contract (Temporary) Location: Battle Centre/Day Services/Programs Compensation: $21.76 / hour The Outreach Department provides recreational‑based respite programming for individuals living with their families in the community. Outreach services young children, teenagers and adults. The focus of Outreach is to provide programming which enhances life and social skills and community inclusion. Programs are provided within Reena and larger community settings. Additionally, Outreach strives to incorporate Jewish philosophies within its programming. The Senior Recreational Staff is responsible for creating and implementing practical programming that fosters independence and maximizes individual potential. They are also accountable for overseeing the day‑to‑day functioning of the Recreational Staff team and the programming plan. The Senior Recreational Support Worker role is a Temporary Contract from March 16th (Monday) until March 20th, Friday. If you are passionate about making a difference and available for the above shifts, we encourage you to apply. This is an existing, seasonal contract position offered annually for the March Break program. 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. Job Responsibilities Attend and lead all evening, weekend and camp programs Delegate daily tasks and assign caseloads for the day Assist in facilitating orientation of the work environment for Recreational Staff Provide guidance and directions to Recreational Staff regularly based on experience and knowledge Contribute oversight to the Supervisor about the performance of Recreational Staff Communicate concerns and issues with supervisors as they arise Participate in regular staff meetings Ensure all incidents are reported and relevant documentation is completed in a timely manner Liaise with families and the supervisor on an ongoing basis Monitor quality of support to individuals; collaborate with families Ensure the staff develop/demonstrate an awareness of the Judaic culture while respecting individual spiritual choice Participate in the planning of recreational activities to provide individuals with a social and skill‑based experience Ensure individuals' daily living skills are met Responsible for medication as per Reena’s policies and procedures Ensure health and safety program requirements are followed based on applicable legislation and report all injuries to the appropriate department/ministry Implement programs within a designated budget Return money with an appropriate receipt (ensure all purchases are Kosher) Assist to ensure all emergency binders are up to date with pertinent information (face sheets, face cards, etc.) Assure that all binders are emptied at the end of each session and documentation is either filed or shredded Provide feedback regarding volunteer performance and complete volunteer evaluations as needed Complete reports/forms in a timely, concise and coherent manner Occasionally attend job fairs or information fairs as per the Supervisor’s request Assist Supervisor to schedule Recreational Staff and create all program schedules Demonstrate professional conduct and accountability at all times Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times, which reflects positively on the Agency Maintain confidentiality of individual, staff and agency information at all times Organize and plan own areas of responsibility; independently set work and task priorities Conduct oneself in accordance with all of Reena’s policies and procedures Comply with the legislative, regulatory and internal responsibilities as set forth in the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS, workplace violence, MSDS Use or wear PPE as required; report any absence or defect in equipment that may result in harm or danger Provide support to individuals in all areas of medical needs by arranging and attending medical appointments and scheduling follow‑up appointments as needed Provide support and education to individuals in all areas of health needs, including nutrition and diet, physical activities, personal hygiene, and mobility Respond appropriately to medical crises by accessing EMS and notifying the on‑call emergency system Pre‑empt behavioural crises by recognizing the individual’s escalation continuum and responding accordingly; knowledge and use of individuals’ behavioural support plan Provide information and input while consulting with any specialized health‑care practitioner (behaviour therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, nutritionist) Report all injuries and near misses immediately to the appropriate Direct Support Supervisor / Manager, designate or On‑call Direct Support Supervisor / Manager Ensure an awareness of personal safety measures for self, co‑workers and others Comply with all applicable regulations and changes to the following that include but are not limited to Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Quality Assurance Measures Act, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act Recognize workplace practices and conventions that diverge from espoused professional ethics of the workplace and question and challenge the discrepancies, occasionally at considerable risk to personal interests in the workplace Promote dialogue on relevance of ethics and values to daily issues and relevance of daily issues to the public good Qualifications Enrolled in a college or university in Social Services or a similar field 1‑2 years’ experience working in the recreation field 1‑2 years’ exposure to individuals with a developmental disability Leadership skills/experience preferred Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail Demonstrated leadership skills inclusive of supervising the team of staff Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully Produces good results when working with others by displaying tact, cooperation, sensitivity and respect for the opinions and situations of others and their culture Create and implement the curriculum for job coach training, employer awareness and training Good knowledge and understanding of the employment climate and how to present information to the employer, staff and consumers in a professional and courteous manner Represents Reena in the best light at all times Reena is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources. Senior Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Temporary Job Function Other Industries Non‑profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr