Position Information:

The Recreation Therapist located at the Wellness Centre will provide service to clients receiving care at the Wellness Centre under the Terms & Conditions outlined by the Ministry of Health for Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub care providers.

The Recreation Therapist must be able to function independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, working cooperatively with multiple service providers and community partners.

The Recreation Therapist will follow Recovery Principles for assessment, intervention and evaluation of client leisure needs, goals and abilities. The Recreation Therapist will successfully develop therapeutic recreation service delivery methods, including interventions that maximize therapeutic gains while being meaningful, purposeful and sustainable.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies with Therapeutic Recreation focus or University Degree in Human Sciences or Services with a Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

• Current member of Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (TRO)

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification preferred

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training certification preferred

• Trauma-Informed Care training certification preferred

• 5 years relevant mental health and addictions experience

• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and implement a personalized approach to service delivery within the guidelines of the Therapeutic Recreation Service Model in accordance with TRO standards of practice

• Demonstrated ability to practice effectively in an inter-professional collaborative environment

• Sound understanding of mental health and addictions

• Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding modalities used in a mental health and addictions clinical practice settings

• Working knowledge of virtual platforms (i.e. Microsoft Teams), and other database programs

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organization, problem-solving and innovation skills

• Proven flexibility and high level of initiative

• Demonstrated ability to work with and directly support personnel and volunteers with minimal supervision

• Appreciation of resource utilization and comfortable working in a virtual environment

• Organizational skill and demonstrated ability to handle and respect confidential information with fact and diplomacy are essential

• Group facilitation, Hybrid/ Virtual Group facilitation experience are necessary

• Excellent ability to maintain, monitor and report on data requirements

• Demonstrated ability to deal congenially with a variety of people efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision

• Organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle and respect confidential information with fact and diplomacy are essential

• Travelling may be required - possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license and personal reliable vehicle

Why choose Woodstock Hospital?

• Affordable On Site Parking, Electric Car Charging Stations
• HOOPP Pension Plan & Comprehensive Full Time Benefits
• Competitive Salaries, Tuition Assistance
• Monthly Wellness Initiatives, Staff Massage Chairs
• Job Sharing Opportunities, Internal 50/50 for Staff
• Corporate Discount Program, Staff Recognition Programs
• On Site Pharmacy

Company Biography:

Woodstock Hospital is committed to promoting compassionate and respectful patient care. We are dedicated to sustaining a supportive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We are committed to providing a barrier-free environment by participating and complying with the by-laws and guidelines of the standards developed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If accommodation is required during the application, interview, or recruitment process, please contact Human Resources via email. Woodstock Hospital is also committed to being a safe space for everyone where we embrace diversity and celebrate individuality where everyone feels valued, respected, and appreciated. We seek to establish a more inclusive, diverse, accessible, and just culture in addressing barriers and inequities to make WH a place where everyone feels like they belong.