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Mental Health Worker-Social Recreation Focus
Mental Health Worker-Social Recreation Focus
Mental Health Support Worker (CF) - Mistahimaskwa House
Mental Health Support Worker (CF) - Mistahimaskwa House
Outreach Worker I
Outreach Worker I
Peer Support Worker - Family
Peer Support Worker - Family
Peer Support Worker
Peer Support Worker
Social Worker
Social Worker
Support Worker
Support Worker
Overnight Program Support Worker
Overnight Program Support Worker
Program Support Worker
Program Support Worker
Peer Support Worker
Peer Support Worker
Social Worker
Social Worker
Mental Health Liaison
Mental Health Liaison
Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Foster Care Network
Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Foster Care Network
Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Cottage 3
Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Cottage 3
Mental Health Specialist I
Mental Health Specialist I
Mental Health Specialist II
Mental Health Specialist II
Recovery Support Worker
Recovery Support Worker
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinician
Social Worker
Social Worker
Mental Health Therapist CGY
Mental Health Therapist CGY
Mental Health Worker-Social Recreation Focus
About the role
Mental Health Worker–Social Recreation Focus
PUBLISHED: APRIL 14, 2026
EXPIRY: MAY 14, 2026
ONSITE
CALGARY, ALBERTA
PART TIME
HEALTH
SOCIAL SERVICES
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Summary
We are seeking a Mental Health Worker (Social Recreation). This position will primarily support social recreation activities on Wednesday and Friday (4 to 8:30 pm) and daytimes on Saturday and statutory holidays. Some weekday work is available but is not required. This position has a focus on social and recreational activities. We are looking for someone who can champion fun and innovative activities that offer great opportunities for members to connect, learn, explore, contribute and enjoy.
Description
Mental Health Worker–Social Recreation Focus Part-time (up to 15 hours weekly)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Mental Health Worker (Social Recreation). This position will primarily support social recreation activities on Wednesday and Friday evenings, and daytimes on Saturday and statutory holidays. Some weekday work is available but not required.
Are you ready for the next big step in your career?
Potential Place Society in Calgary AB is an internationally recognized rehabilitative community, a Clubhouse, dedicated to supporting adults recovering from serious mental illness. 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!
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, explore, contribute and enjoy. We want to create memories! Engaging members, seeking community opportunities, and planning and facilitating events are all part of this rewarding role.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field. Candidates with significant progress towards their degrees 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:
- Strengths-based orientation and commitment to working in a trauma-informed way with a diverse population that experiences multiple barriers
- Strong work ethic, patience, and flexibility
- Enthusiasm, energy, and a sense of fun that invites engagement
- 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 join our team.
Please indicate your interest by sending a cover letter and resume to Andrea Taylor at Andrea.Taylor@potentialplace.org
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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.