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Six years ago, Holland Bloorview partnered with FIRST® Robotics Canada to make their popular experiential Robotics program accessible for kids with disabilities. The client base spans a wide variety of medical diagnoses and can include children/youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Cerebral palsy, Duchene muscular dystrophy, developmental delays, and Acquired Brain Injuries. The children attending range in age from 6-14 and may be registered as either outpatients or inpatients.

The mission of the program:

- Deliver an intentional program to introduce & encourage interest amongst children and youth with disabilities to STEM and robotics.
- Provide a fun, innovative therapeutic experience that enhances social skills, develops curiosity and creativity and fosters self-confidence, communication and teamwork
- Share the model of an adapted FIRST® Robotics program with other hospitals to reach more children with disabilities where they live and build capacity with interested treatment centres as partners.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Under the supervision of a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, collaborate in the design of therapeutic recreational activities
- Maintains hours consistent with program on Tuesdays and Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.
- Implement recreation activities plan each week during programs to meet client goals
- Completes bi-weekly progress notes within sessions with support of a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (as needed)
- Engages and assists with intake, assessments and re-assessments where needed
- Contributes directly to the continuum of rehabilitation therapeutic services in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
- Provide supervision to volunteers, high school co-op students, college placement students and others as requested.
- Follows the hospital’s philosophy regarding client and family-centred care
- Provides a safe and age appropriate ‘fun’ atmosphere that fosters the development of leisure
- Adheres to and ensures the maintenance of the Standards of Practice as outlined by Therapeutic Recreation Ontario
- Identifies personal and professional learning needs and establishes goals
- Identifies practice issues and participates in their resolution
- Remains current with professional literature related to Therapeutic Recreation & Best Practice Evidence
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices

**Qualifications**
- Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation from a recognized Canadian College
- Maintains current certificate in Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Life Saving Course (BCLS) and Standard First Aid
- R-TRO DIP designation
- Experience working with children and adolescents with physical disabilities and their families is preferred
- Experience planning and facilitating group recreational programs is essential
- Proven ability to relate well to professionals, children, adolescents and family members
- Ability to manage flexible working hours and fluctuating responsibilities
- Proven ability to organize time, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Ability to provide recreation programs that are safe, quality driven and engaging for clients
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends
- Previous experience working with volunteers and students