Ds-u25-54 Recreation Therapy Facilitator Ftc

ABOUT US
Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard’s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.
WHO WE ARE
People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization, and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.
We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, for all permanent positions, a savings plan that helps support our people in all aspects of their lives.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Job Class
Union
Department
SOAR and Discovery Connect
Location
Community Programs - Multiple locations across the GTA and virtual
Status
Full-time, Contract (3 months)
Pay Rate
$58,691.71 per annum
Vacancy Number
DS-U25-54
Number of vacancies
1
Available
Immediately
Hours/Shifts
Must have flexibility to work Monday-Friday days/evenings as required.
Reporting to the Supervisor of Community Support Services, the Recreation Therapy Facilitator provides recreation opportunities for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. Working across multiple programs and sites, including the Fee for Service - Discovery Club program and SOAR, the Recreation Therapy Facilitator facilitates recreation therapy programming, supports individuals in the reduction of depression, stress, and anxiety and other mental or physical illness; counsels and encourages individuals to develop recreation/leisure activities; plans, organizes, and implements activities to facilitate an individual’s integration/inclusion into the community; works with interdisciplinary team to assess and establish goals reflective of the individual’s needs.
Travel to other locations, e.g., Community, Developmental Services homes, is required. Programming offered virtually and in person.

**Requirements**:
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
- Recreation Therapy Facilitation - Direct facilitation of recreation therapy programming, participation in ongoing recreation therapy program planning and development for multiple diverse groups/individuals, and support individuals in accessing recreation activities and overall plan of care
- Community Outings/Outreach - Provide supports for individuals so they can actively participate in community activities in a safe manner, provide direct recreation therapy programming or access to recreation therapy for individuals in the community, collaborate with community partners and referral sources to increase community access to recreation therapy programming, maintain positive relationships with participant’s families, community and referral sources, and represent Springboard at multiple outreach events as directed.
- Administrative Duties - Comply with requirements of the agency, the funders and the law in regards to: handling/recording of financial transactions (including participants); handling and safekeeping of confidential information; accurate documentation and compilation of internal and external reports, statistical data, correspondence; and receiving/distribution of correspondence; food preparation and services as required
- Conflict Management - Manage challenging behaviors in a residential, community or classroom setting.
- Health and Safety - Foster a safe and healthy work environment for the participants, program settings and the staff as per policies, procedures and the law.

WHO YOU ARE
Post-secondary diploma / degree in the Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation field
- Valid First Aid and Safe Management certifications
- Minimum two (2) years of recent work related experience in the following areas:

- experience in recreation therapy, conflict management, recreation program planning, community recreation, providing individualized support, and supervising community/ recreational outings
- Recreation group facilitation with a minimum of 7 clients in a virtual, class and community setting
- Use of computer such as MS Suite and multimedia teaching tools
- Counselling, teaching, conflict resolution, individual facilitation, and assessment
- Proven group facilitation skills to lead individuals in regards to recreational programming within a classroom setting and, in the community.
- Assessment skills re