Assistant Recreation Worker

**Job Title**: Assistant Recreation Worker

**Supervised by**: Program Supervisor, Social Club

**Hours of Work**:
This program operates from Monday to Saturday. Part time casual staff may be scheduled at any time when the club is open. At this time, we have a specific need for someone to cover cooking shifts Wednesdays 9 - 1 and Saturdays 9 - 1. Flexibility in these hours is required and expected to allow for vacation and sick leave coverage, staff training, client/agency emergencies, special agency functions and other responsibilities.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Lived experience with mental illness preferably as a consumer of services.
- Current safe food handling certification.
- Eligible to work in Canada.
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma.
- Valid driver’s license, current personal vehicle insurance and a clean driving abstract.
- Some employment experience in the social service/mental health/recreation field.
- Basic understanding of the role of therapeutic recreation and its principles.

**Required Skills**:

- Able to make decisions within a defined framework of instructions and exercise sound judgment.
- Able to work in a respectful, supportive and non-judgmental manner as part of a positive, solution focused team.
- Able to interact with clients using common courtesy and respect, active listening and empathy.
- Able to work cooperatively as part of a team with co-workers of the program, and show new co-workers some aspects of the job.
- Competency in own recovery and in maintaining ongoing holistic wellness including good hygiene.
- Must maintain and respect boundaries and not enter into personal relationships with clients.
- Must have the capability and flexibility of handling and juggling the diverse activities and demand occurring in the group setting.
- Ability to convey a vibrant energy that attracts members and enables both staff and members to grow, support the rehabilitation of members.
- Must be punctual and reliable.

**Agency Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Adhere to all Wendat policies, procedures and Code of Ethics.
- Ensures at all times the confidentiality of client, staff and agency information.
- Establishes relationships outside of the agency in a manner so as to enhance the reputation of the organization and facilitate the support and community acceptance of persons struggling with mental wellness.
- Exhibit trustworthy behaviour in matters related to agency resources.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reports and statistics as required by the agency.
- Participate in staff meetings, agency committees and external committees, seminars, projects and training as appropriate.

**Specific Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Works collaboratively with the Club team and responds to requests and direction from the Program Supervisor or most Senior Recreation worker on duty.
- Work with team to set up work space as needed for each activity. Restore environment after each activity.
- Ensure the continued cleanliness and general good organization of the club and its property.
- Check and spot clean the washrooms.
- Perform all cleaning tasks as outlined on the job duty list, complete laundry as needed.
- Answers the telephone as needed. Record messages, if you cannot answer a question, give the message to the Supervisor or most senior staff on duty.
- Provide skill building activities, increase social experiences, and build supportive relationships with a meaningful, compassionate approach making sure Club Members feel welcome.
- Completing member intake forms, tour of the club, activity sign up book, description of programs as needed.
- Accurately and legibly complete any required documentation including attendance of club activities and transportation.
- Actively promote the Clubhouse activities, describe the programs and assist members in signing up.
- Ensures the safety of the Club members and security of the building and its contents.
- Completes the Ontario Common Assessment of Needs annually.

**Cooking**:

- Prepare food, meals and drinks. Be sure the fan on the stove is being used, crack the window, clean up any spills in the ovens.
- Ensure the kitchen is cleaned and sanitized after each shift.
- On cooking shifts, staff must provide the Program Supervisor with a menu and list of ingredients by the 15th of the prior month.

**Other**:

- Other appropriate tasks as assigned by the Program Supervisor.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual

Pay: $16.55-$16.65 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 6 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you fully vaccinated against COVID 19 and willing to provide your proof of vaccination?

Work Location: In person