Summer Student Position

Location: Moose Jaw, SK
Position: Full-time Temp (May 5 - August 29, 2025)
Posting Closing Date: February 28,2025

**_ This position is offered through the support of the Government of Canada-Canada Summer Jobs Program. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements of that program (see below)_**. This position will support the Family Treatment Programs recreational programming for the summer months by organizing, planning, leading and participating in family based activities that provide a therapeutic benefit to participants. These activities will promote positive attachment, build leadership skills, be developmentally appropriate and provide enjoyment for families. The Family Treatment Recreation Worker assists participants; supports and implements recreation plans; and ensures that family strengths are maximized.
- must be between 16 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
- was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year;
- intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;
- is a student in post-secondary, vocational, or technical program;
- is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act* and;
- is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

**Qualifications**

**Education and Professional Certification**
- Completion of a high school diploma.
- A certificate, diploma, or degree in child and youth care, recreation or related field is an asset.

**Experience**
- Up to one (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and/or families.
- Experience working independently with diverse populations.

**Skills and Characteristics**
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to complete tasks independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form meaningful relationships.
- Ability to lead through motivation, role-modelling, and support.
- Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage participants (i.e. outdoors, arts, sports, etc.).
- Emotional competence and self awareness.
- Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in individual and family interactions.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to set clear, attainable goals and meet individual, group, and program objectives.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of child development and parenting skills and strategies.
- Knowledge of mental health, addictions, domestic violence, trauma, poverty, and attachment.
- Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to work in high-risk situations and make critical decisions.
- Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.
- Basic computer proficiency.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Services**
- Leads families in recreational activities communicating expectations, goals and instructions.
- Maintain a therapeutic milieu.
- Collaborate with the team to strategically plan and assign daily tasks.
- Supports families while they participate in therapeutic activities to build confidence and work through challenges. Support and guide participants in reaching individual and group goals.
- Participates in recreation programming with families to build a strong therapeutic relationship.
- Organizes family-based recreational opportunities that are therapeutic and developmentally suitable for each family
- Plans activities collaboratively with other staff and families to ensure their interests are being met
- Reports to other staff regarding challenges or success’s they observed during program delivery, informally and via written documentation
- Teaches new skills to participants based on personal knowledge and/or family interest.
- Motivates participants with high energy and enthusiasm for all activities
- Transport participants for treatment-related purposes as required.
- Document all incidents and updates such as; communication log, critical incidents and any other individual or family updates. Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Leadership**
- Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to employees and participants.
- Display positive role modelling, agency values, and fairness.
- Collaborate with and communicate to the multidisciplinary team when required.

**Management of Resources**
- Identify required resources for recreation plans.
- Coordinate and collaborate with community resources when required.
- Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for manager approved expenditures.
- Ensure mileage log is completed accurately when agency vehicle is used.

**Safety**
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