Activity Worker

4 weeks ago

Surrey, Canada Phoenix Society Full time

**Title**: Activity Worker

**Location**: Phoenix Main Campus, Surrey BC

**Position Status**: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

**Reports to**: Recreational Therapist

**Salary Grade**: Level 3, starting at $24.30 per hour

**Job Summary**

The Activity Worker incorporates the SPECS (Social, Physical, Emotional, Cognitive and Spiritual) domains by planning a variety of recreation and leisure activities to promote the well-being and growth of our Substance Use Treatment Programs. This role works as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

**Organizational Status**

The Phoenix Society is an accredited, multi-service agency located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia dedicated to providing accessible services and opportunities to people who face barriers related to addiction, mental health, housing, education, criminal justice involvement and/or employment.

**Work Performed**
- Under the direction of the Recreation Therapist, plans, prepares and carries out individual and group activities, such as table games, current events, sports activities, music, special events and community outings.
- Provides input and feedback with respect to program activities at regular planning meetings, such as resident participation during activities.
- Accompanies residents on community outings.
- Participates in team conferences, staff meetings, in-service education and provides input to resident care conferences.
- Organizes materials required for programs and advises the Recreation Therapist of supply needs.
- Accesses resident comfort funds for outings and shopping and completes documentation relating to use of resident monies.
- Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs and demonstrates related techniques as required.
- Organizes and maintains program activity areas.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**
- Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses plus two (2) years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations is an asset
- Class 5 driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract
- First Aid Certificate with CPR: current
- Valid Foodsafe certificate
- Satisfactory completion of Employee Immunization Record form is required

**Skills & Knowledge**
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with others.
- Ability to teach.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work
- Ability to operate related equipment.

**Competencies**
- Approach to Work
- Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness
- Actively seeks and incorporates feedback to inform continuous self-improvement
- Sets goals, creates and implements action plans, monitors progress, and evaluates results
- Adeptly manages competing tasks and uses time efficiently and effectively

**Job Knowledge & Quality of Work**
- High degree of relevant and current job knowledge and skill
- Consistently produces accurate, thorough, high-quality work in a timely manner
- Builds and promotes a culture of health and safety in the workplace
- Implements and enforces best practices in health and safety within the workplace

**Judgement & Decision-Making**
- Models independent thinking and creativity
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
- Makes clear, consistent, transparent and timely decisions after contemplating various available courses of action
- Exercises sound judgment in the best interests of the organization

**Communication & Interpersonal Skills**
- Expresses themselves clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing
- Displays high emotional intelligence; uses tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential situations
- Has a manner, style and presence that makes a positive impression
- Listens to and considers others’ views

**Personal Leadership**
- Models the organization’s core values of social justice, teamwork, social innovation, and strength-based practices
- Fosters enthusiasm, energy and commitment
- Takes responsibility for personal actions, performance and health
- Is reliable and accountable; shows up on time ready to work

**Teamwork & Collaboration**
- Effectively works with their colleagues to ensure organizational success
- Champions positive working relationships with staff and external stakeholders
- Supports an environment of openness, and champions teamwork and communication across programs
- Leverages the expertise and experience of others for organizational successPhoenix Main Campus, Surrey BC

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