Tr Specialist

**Position**: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS)
**Location**: 1 Jim Flaherty St., Whitby, ON
**Assignment**: Full-time Salaried
**Pay Rate**: $45,000 per annum. We also offer comprehensive, 100% employer paid benefits, flexible work environment, and access to our superb sport, fitness, and recreational facilities.
**Start Date**: December 2024
You Belong
We exist to unlock potential through the innovation of accessibility and to create a better, barrier-free life for all Canadians by reimagining accessibility and redefining the way Canadians live, work and play. Our organization values being person-centred, genuine, flexible, innovative, and collaborative.
We understand that no one will ever meet all the qualifications or feel completely confident in performing every duty listed, and that’s okay We are committed to the ongoing learning and development of our employees and gladly provide on-the-job training and mentorship. Unless it says required (bolded for emphasis), please do not let any other qualification or duty discourage you from applying.
**The Position**:
Reporting to the Senior Coordinator(s), Therapeutic Recreation, the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing a variety of recreational programs for individuals with and without disabilities. The Recreation Therapist educates individuals and facilitates programs/activities that improve and enhance the overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life through meaningful recreation and leisure activities.
**What You’ll Do**:
Support.
- You will assist the TR team with the development, facilitation and evaluation of systems and processes for the Therapeutic Recreation internal and community-based programs.
- You will work with the TR team to monitor and evaluate the progress of clients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.
- You will work with the Senior Manager to collect and provide feedback on programs, maintain attendance lists, and other program evaluation measures.
- You will collaborate with clients to complete assessments, identify, and develop action plans with attainable and realistic goals that improve and/or restore health and wellness and implement plan with clients.
- You will co-lead site visits with the Senior Coordinators in schools partaking in Therapeutic Recreation programming, and community partners as necessary.
- You will participate in daily de-briefs with staff and students to discuss challenges, concerns, and successes of each program.
- You will manage and maintain program equipment and supplies.
- You will attend staff meetings as required. You will perform other duties as assigned.

Build Relationships.
- You will ensure a safe, healthy, inclusive, and positive environment for all participants, staff, and volunteers while engaged in any Therapeutic Recreation program.
- You will establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with members, support workers, participant parents, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
- You will collaborate with teachers, professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure success with program delivery (both internally and externally).
- You will assist with the supervision and evaluation of program volunteers and placement students.
- You will use a variety of therapeutic tools and techniques that focus on and promote inclusion of all activities to meet the changing needs and abilities of individuals.
- You are familiar with and desire/passion to work with youth and adults with disabilities.

Administration.
- You will track daily and/or weekly documentation of progress of individuals and programs.
- You will work alongside TR team in developing and implementing Therapeutic Recreation frameworks to build sustainability and scalability.
- You will document and inform Senior Coordinators of any changes or incidents.
- You will research, plan, and implement new and innovative recreation interventions.

**What You’ll Bring**:
Education and Experience.
- It is required that you have a diploma, degree or post-graduate certificate in Therapeutic Recreation.
- It is required that you be eligible for registration or a member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) (within 6 months of start date).
- It is required that you have 1-2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Technical Skills and Knowledge.
- You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and are comfortable presenting to large groups.
- You exhibit a high level of emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and an awareness of barriers to success, including learning limitations.
- You have effective planning, organizing and time management skills, and can work independently without close supervision.
- You foster a work environment that values and encourages teamwork and empowerment.
- You are self-motivated, and results-oriented and you demonstrate initiative