Social Recreation Facilitator-Part Time
About the role
Social Recreation Facilitator–Part Time
PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
EXPIRY: OCTOBER 20, 2025
ONSITE
CALGARY, ALBERTA
PART TIME
HEALTH
Summary
Potential Place Society in Calgary AB is seeking Social Recreation Facilitators for its Clubhouse, an accredited psycho-social rehabilitation service for adults living with mental illness. Our model emphasizes creation of a restorative community that works, plays, and heals together. Social Recreation in the community and in the Clubhouse is a vital element of our program.
Description
Are you ready for the next big step in your career?
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Social Recreation Facilitator who has a strong belief in strengths-based approaches to engagement and recovery. Candidates must have a passion for excellence and thrive in a community setting where relationship-building is a priority and multi-tasking is the norm. Potential Place is accredited under Clubhouse international, an evidence-based model for psycho-social rehabilitation known to make significant positive impacts in the lives of people living with severe and chronic mental illnesses. Clubhouses offer people living with mental illness hope and opportunities to achieve their full potential. If you are ready to advance your skills and make contributions that will last a lifetime, come join our team!
The Position
This position has a focus on the social and recreational needs of our members. We are looking for someone who can champion fun and innovative activities that offer great opportunities for members to connect, learn something, explore something, or contribute something. Engaging members, seeking opportunities, and planning, promoting and facilitating events are all part of this rewarding role. We want you to help create memories!
This position will primarily support Wednesdays & Fridays 4:30 to 8:30 pm, Saturdays 10 am to 3 pm, and some Statutory holidays. Availability to support occasional days shifts during the week is helpful but not required.
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a human services, medical, or education field. Candidates in the process of acquiring a degree will be considered.
- At least 2 years’ experience in supporting adults with serious mental health needs. Equivalencies will be considered.
Characteristics that lead to success:
- Ability to use an individualized approach for a diverse population that experiences multiple barriers
- Strong work ethic, patience, and a willingness to work flexible hours
- Enthusiasm and energy that invites engagement
- Strengths-based orientation and commitment to working in a trauma-informed way
- Skills in sport, arts, wellness and knowledge of community resources are all assets
- Awareness of the importance of stress management and self-care for themselves and others
Requirements:
- Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driving record
- Recent Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector
If this sounds like your next step, please consider joining our team.
Please indicate your interest by sending a cover letter and resume to Andrea Taylor at Andrea.Taylor@potentialplace.org.
About Potential Place Society
Potential Place is an accredited Clubhouse dedicated to maintaining a community for individuals with mental illness through participation, personal development, and individual empowerment. Through our structured work-ordered day we utilize the talents and abilities of members working side-by-side with staff to run the operations of our Clubhouse. Potential Place provides advocacy for employment, housing, entitlements and education.
As a Clubhouse International accredited organization, we are proud to provide an environment focused on support, mentorship, and personal growth. It is these areas of focus that have earned us our second 3 year unconditional accreditation (the highest available) from Clubhouse International.
We are defined by our values of acceptance, empowerment, and egalitarianism.
What We Do:
Potential Place is a non-profit mental health agency dedicated to improving the lives of people with chronic mental illness. We hope to help our members lead productive and rewarding lives.
We work to maintain a vibrant community of individuals seeking to overcome barriers presented by mental illness. Through participation, personal development, and individual empowerment, we give people the tools they need to create a sustainable, fulfilling lifestyle at work and at home.
We seek out employment opportunities for our members through initiatives like our Employment Program* and provide ongoing support, coaching, and mentorship to our members.
Potential Place advocates for housing for our members. In addition we have two small apartment buildings that house 25 members who live independently.
The YAOP (Young Adults of Potential) provides the opportunity for peer to peer engagement between young adults transitioning from youth programs into adult programming. The age range of our young adults are from 18 to 32 years.
Learn more about becoming a member, and follow us on social media.
Social Recreation Facilitator-Part Time
About the role
Social Recreation Facilitator–Part Time
PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
EXPIRY: OCTOBER 20, 2025
ONSITE
CALGARY, ALBERTA
PART TIME
HEALTH
Summary
Potential Place Society in Calgary AB is seeking Social Recreation Facilitators for its Clubhouse, an accredited psycho-social rehabilitation service for adults living with mental illness. Our model emphasizes creation of a restorative community that works, plays, and heals together. Social Recreation in the community and in the Clubhouse is a vital element of our program.
Description
Are you ready for the next big step in your career?
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Social Recreation Facilitator who has a strong belief in strengths-based approaches to engagement and recovery. Candidates must have a passion for excellence and thrive in a community setting where relationship-building is a priority and multi-tasking is the norm. Potential Place is accredited under Clubhouse international, an evidence-based model for psycho-social rehabilitation known to make significant positive impacts in the lives of people living with severe and chronic mental illnesses. Clubhouses offer people living with mental illness hope and opportunities to achieve their full potential. If you are ready to advance your skills and make contributions that will last a lifetime, come join our team!
The Position
This position has a focus on the social and recreational needs of our members. We are looking for someone who can champion fun and innovative activities that offer great opportunities for members to connect, learn something, explore something, or contribute something. Engaging members, seeking opportunities, and planning, promoting and facilitating events are all part of this rewarding role. We want you to help create memories!
This position will primarily support Wednesdays & Fridays 4:30 to 8:30 pm, Saturdays 10 am to 3 pm, and some Statutory holidays. Availability to support occasional days shifts during the week is helpful but not required.
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a human services, medical, or education field. Candidates in the process of acquiring a degree will be considered.
- At least 2 years’ experience in supporting adults with serious mental health needs. Equivalencies will be considered.
Characteristics that lead to success:
- Ability to use an individualized approach for a diverse population that experiences multiple barriers
- Strong work ethic, patience, and a willingness to work flexible hours
- Enthusiasm and energy that invites engagement
- Strengths-based orientation and commitment to working in a trauma-informed way
- Skills in sport, arts, wellness and knowledge of community resources are all assets
- Awareness of the importance of stress management and self-care for themselves and others
Requirements:
- Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driving record
- Recent Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector
If this sounds like your next step, please consider joining our team.
Please indicate your interest by sending a cover letter and resume to Andrea Taylor at Andrea.Taylor@potentialplace.org.
About Potential Place Society
Potential Place is an accredited Clubhouse dedicated to maintaining a community for individuals with mental illness through participation, personal development, and individual empowerment. Through our structured work-ordered day we utilize the talents and abilities of members working side-by-side with staff to run the operations of our Clubhouse. Potential Place provides advocacy for employment, housing, entitlements and education.
As a Clubhouse International accredited organization, we are proud to provide an environment focused on support, mentorship, and personal growth. It is these areas of focus that have earned us our second 3 year unconditional accreditation (the highest available) from Clubhouse International.
We are defined by our values of acceptance, empowerment, and egalitarianism.
What We Do:
Potential Place is a non-profit mental health agency dedicated to improving the lives of people with chronic mental illness. We hope to help our members lead productive and rewarding lives.
We work to maintain a vibrant community of individuals seeking to overcome barriers presented by mental illness. Through participation, personal development, and individual empowerment, we give people the tools they need to create a sustainable, fulfilling lifestyle at work and at home.
We seek out employment opportunities for our members through initiatives like our Employment Program* and provide ongoing support, coaching, and mentorship to our members.
Potential Place advocates for housing for our members. In addition we have two small apartment buildings that house 25 members who live independently.
The YAOP (Young Adults of Potential) provides the opportunity for peer to peer engagement between young adults transitioning from youth programs into adult programming. The age range of our young adults are from 18 to 32 years.
Learn more about becoming a member, and follow us on social media.