Recreation Coordinator

2 months ago

ChathamKent, Canada The Mental Health Network CK Full time

As a member of an inter-disciplinary team and part of our dynamic Mental Health Service, you will be responsible for implementing, participating, and evaluating social recreational/educational programs that meet the needs of the people that choose to spend their days with us. Your role also is to help members cultivate independence, competence, self-confidence, and self-esteem by serving as a role model, companion, educator, and advocate to the members of the Mental Health Network of Chatham-Kent. Your role is also to encourage people with a mental illness to take an active role in their personal wellness.

**Duties include**:

- Responsible for providing one-on-one assistance to individuals with varying mental health needs to enable full involvement in our activities and leisure programs
- To empower and promote people to take control of their lives
- To help and assist Program Facilitators with daily programs
- Will be responsible for program activities that he/she/they must develop and implement
- Act quickly and responsibly should a crisis occur

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Degree in Recreation Therapy, Kinesiology (Sport and Leisure Management) or related degree
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good computer skills
- Have the capacity and understanding to deal with difficult situations/crisis situations
- Ability to listen, empathize, and accept others
- Openness to receiving feedback and supervision as needed
- A knowledge of chronic mental illnesses is an asset
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to understand the importance of fun
- Use of a personal vehicle to transport people to various activities, a clean driving record
- Strong verbal communication skills/strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management, organization, and flexibility
- Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
- Demonstrates good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of the arts and the LGBTQ2SIA+ community

**Requirements**:

- This position is a contract position and requires availability for 35 hours/week, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with occasional evenings/weekend availability at $22.00/hour. We offer 15 days vacation a year.
- Business Casual attire, with casual 'dress-down' days on Fridays and/or trips with members
- Vehicle with clean driving record

**Supervision**:

- The Recreation Coordinator will report directly to the Acting Executive Director or Program Manager

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

**Salary**: $22.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chatham-Kent, ON N7M 2M9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have an understanding of peer support?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- recreation programing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-09-05

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