Coordinator, Life Enrichment Services

2 weeks ago


Newmarket, Canada LOFT Community Services Full time

**DATE**:November 29th, 2023

**LOCATION**:Newmarket, ON - York Region Supported Eviction Prevention Pilot

**COMPENSATION**:$56,806 - $72,368 Annually Prorated

**CONTRACT DURATION**:Until October 2025

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 13,969 annually and providing 1,788 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award (NEOC) recipient.

To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a **Coordinator, Life Enrichment Services.**

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Coordinator of Life Enrichment Services is responsible for coordinating and overseeing a life enrichment program and developing and promoting best practice standards around therapeutic recreation services within a LOFT Supportive Housing Program as part of a Community Investment Fund project. A key component of the position will be building a network of internal/external resources which will empower persons served, promote their wellness and recovery, and increase their independence, dignity, and self-respect. This position will play a key role in the development of adaptive recreational and social activities to engage tenants, reduce isolation, and improve quality of life.

Based from a LOFT’s Supportive Housing Program at our Newmarket location and supporting scattered units throughout the community, the Coordinator, Life Enrichment Services will participate in the Community of Practice comprised of Life Enrichment Workers from across LOFT, with a goal of improving therapeutic recreation practices via shared knowledge and continuing education. This role will also facilitate the implementation of emerging and evidence-based best practices via ongoing review of literature and connecting with the wider therapeutic recreation community. This position collaborates with the York Region Supportive Housing Program Management Team and is involved in the development and monitoring of quality initiatives for this special project.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:

- Leadership And Oversight
- Recommend and liaise with Program Managers in the selection of all Life Enrichment Workers (LEWs) on the basis of job description and salary scales by LOFT Community Services guidelines
- Develop cooperative action, build relationships with LEWs and act as a liaison between staff and internal/external resources
- Develop and coordinate standards for the Supportive Housing Life Enrichment Program based on current best practices, including standard education and training, programming and access to resources
- Develop and coordinate training and professional development programs/activities for LEWs involved in this project
- Collaboratively with Program Managers and Coordinators, support the overall supervision of LEW staff, including job performance appraisals as specified by LOFT Community Services policy
- Coordinate and attend regular staff meetings and supervisory meetings as required
- Planning And Monitoring
- Participate in the project implementation planning process which includes: preparing the service plan, operating plan, client satisfaction feedback process, and other research activities;
- Identify gaps in service and recommend solutions;
- Utilize quality improvement tools to evaluate and promote positive change within LOFT’s Life Enrichment Services
- Participate in meetings, planning and evaluation initiatives, committees, events and activities;
- Compile program evaluation reports and statistical information, inputting as required;
- Participate in research activities related to Life Enrichment Services at LOFT

**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- Degree and/or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or recreation with a therapeutic concentration.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with vulnerable adults who may be living with mental illness, addiction challenges and/or on going physical health issues
- Previous experience in a leadership role an asset
- Knowledge and training in GPA, PIECES and Restorative Care.
- Knowledge and proven experience working with clients in a PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) approach.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Ability to organize and work with individuals and groups in the areas of assessment, program planning and problem solving.
- Ability to interact with clients in a positive and supportive manner.
- Physically able to perform required duties.
- Good oral and written skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with mínimal supervision with proven reliability and trustworthiness.
- Ability to communicate in a different language, an asset.
- Valid drivers’ license and access to a


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