Community and Recreation Facilitator

**Hi. We’re Trellis.**

Trellis works with young people, adults, families, and communities to unlock their potential and support their growth. We are focused on generational change by providing a spectrum of services for people of all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Our programs improve access to resources, develop family and community supports and build people’s capacity to deal with life’s challenges.

With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to move beyond systemic barriers, cultivate great outcomes and reach their full potential. We’re Trellis - and we’re always growing

**Our Values**

Our values not only define who we are but also support Trellis to achieve our vision of everyone reaching their full potential.
- ** Courage**: We willingly embrace growth, and don’t see it as optional
- ** Empathy**: We relentlessly care about the growth of others and won’t let anyone go unsupported
- ** Learning**: We choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier
- ** Impact**: We go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.

**Our Commitments**

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates diversity of our teams, our program participants and reflects the communities we serve.

We are committed to active reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis’ reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from team members both collectively and as individuals.

**What Trellis Offers**

We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable total compensation to all staff. This includes the following benefits:

- Free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Consistent Training & Development Opportunities
- Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice.

**We’re Trellis - always growing and we’re looking for passionate people who want to grow with Trellis**

**The **Role: Community and Recreation Facilitator (8- week full-time contract)**

Trellis Society seeks Community and Recreation Support Facilitators to aid our Housing and Shelter Programs. Community and Recreation Facilitators help design, plan and implement recreation plans for the clients in our 24/7 Programs. The position involves supporting 24-hour Harm Reduction and Housing First programs for youth and adults.
- This Position requires a 40-hour work week with the flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends._
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
- Be a Canadian citizen OR permanent resident.
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

**Key Tasks & Responsibilities**
- Develop and facilitate activities within the program and in the community that promote engagement and meet the developmental, social and emotional needs of the youth in the program.
- Develop and oversee in-house recreation and meal planning calendars in accordance to program policy, procedure and standards.
- Follow program expectations and adhere to industry standards and best practices including working from a trauma-informed care, grief and loss, and attachment lens.
- Make intentional efforts towards creating a stable and consistent home-like environment (i.e. - modelling meal preparation or general housework).
- Managing crisis situations effectively using problem solving and de-escalation skills.
- Model respectful and appropriate relationships and professional boundaries with youth and staff team.
- Work collaboratively with all staff teams, reporting to the Program Supervisor and Program Manager.
- Daily documentation and formal report writing as required.
- Additional tasks as they are assigned.

**Knowledge and Skills Expectations**
- A degree or diploma in Human Services field (Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Justice Studies, etc.) or currently enrolled. Equivalencies will be considered.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, along with computer literacy
- Strong relationship building skills and a good understanding of working with vulnerable youth with challenging behaviors.
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to work with a team and independently.
- Commitment to continual professional and personal development.
- Valid driver’s license, current Driver’s Abstract, and reliable vehicle with $2 million liability insurance.
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (_a requirement prior to commencement_).

**Reporting Relationship**:
This position directly reports to a Trellis Program Manager of the 24/7