Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

4 weeks ago

Whitby, Canada Abilities Centre Full time

**Position**:Therapeutic Recreation Specialist**

**Location**: 1 Jim Flaherty St., Whitby, ON

**Assignment**: Hourly (Up to 37.5 hours per week)

**Pay Rate**: $21.00 per hour. We also offer access to our superb sport, fitness, and recreational facilities.

**Start Date**: September 2023

**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.

**The Position**:
Reporting to the _Senior_ _Manager and Supervisor(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, well being and quality of life through meaningful recreation and leisure activities.

**What You’ll Do**:

- 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 be collaborating 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 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.
- You will track daily and/or weekly documentation of progress of individuals and programs. You will document and inform _Senior Manager_ of any changes or incidents. You will research, plan, and implement new and innovative recreation interventions.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- **The Education and Experience. You have a diploma/degree in Therapeutic Recreation.** **You are eligible for registration or a member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario. You have 1-2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities, all of which is required.**:

- **The Technical Skills and Knowledge. **You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You possess a valid driving license. You are proficient in use of Microsoft Office products. You have knowledge of accessibility and accommodation issues. You are effective in planning, organizing and time management skills, and able to work independently without close supervision. You foster a work environment that values and encourages teamwork and empowerment. You are self-motivated, and results-oriented; demonstrates initiative and contributes to a work environment that values and encourages innovation. You inspire confidence, resilience, and self-esteem in program participants through respect, acceptance, and focus on strengths and achievements. You follow and support the values and mission of the Abilities Centre.
- **The Administrative Requirements. **You have a **current, clear criminal record check for the vulnerable sector from the last 6 months,** **which is required**. You have a current, valid **First Aid and CPR ‘C’ / AED**.
- **The Availability.** You are flexible regarding assigned work schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends.

**Deadline to apply: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023, at 5:00 PM**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-16
Expected start date: 2023-09-11

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