Recreation Therapist

1 week ago

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork Full time $420,000 - $630,000 per year
Job Posting #:
Position Summary

The Recreation Therapist (RT) supports the client's well-being through the use and/or enhancement of leisure and free time engagements. The RT works in a team environment to assess, support, and monitor clients on the waitlist, engaging in outpatient therapy, intensive services, or in live-in treatment. The RT will support clients to improve and maintain their skills and functional leisure abilities in the areas of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning by conducting assessments, contributing to treatment plans, and delivering one-to-one and group recreation therapy sessions.

Hours of Work

Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)

Location
  • North Bay, ON
Hourly Rate/Salary

Minimum $34.13 to maximum $41.52 per hour; salary commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date

This posting will remain open until the position has been filled

Qualifications
  • Three (3) year bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or bachelor's degree with college certification/diploma in Recreation Therapy
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
  • Minimum of three (3) years related work experience
  • Experience working with children and youth with complex needs
  • Experience in program development, assessment, and process and outcome evaluation
  • Proficient software skills using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook)
  • Aware of available resources and funding that may be beneficial to clients
  • Excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety, with a willingness to contribute and lead in the culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events for clients and their families/caregivers, colleagues, other community members and yourself
  • Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with highly confidential information and situations
  • Successful applicants will be required to provide:
  • Proof of eligibility to work in Canada
  • A valid class G Ontario driver's licence and use of a reliable motor vehicle; insurability on Agency vehicle insurance policy
  • Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search
  • Preference will be given to bilingual (French/English) candidates
Application Process

Hands is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Hands offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by Hands regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward your resume and cover letter, quoting competition # to:

Human Resources

Hands

391 Oak Street East

North Bay, Ontario P1B 1A3

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