Activation Coordinator (Inpatient Mental Health)

Original job posting

Develop, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate meaningful activation programming for a diverse inpatient mental health population, primarily in group settings and also for individuals. Collaborate with the interprofessional team using SafeWards principles and values of respect, personhood, and compassion, and support other program areas as operational needs require.

Job details

Overview The Activation Coordinator is part of a interprofessional team providing care on a 43 bed inpatient mental health unit. . The Activation Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating a meaningful program to support and meet the needs of a diverse population. With the foundational principles of SafeWards and in collaboration with the team, the activation coordinator uses the values of respect, personhood and compassion to develop and deliver activities to both groups and individuals in an acute, mental health setting. This role will deliver programming primarily in group settings. This role may support other areas within the Mental Health and Substance Use Program based on operational needs. Education Certificate or Diploma in therapeutic recreation/activation or equivalent experience required Undergraduate degree in Health Studies or therapeutic recreation is a strong asset Additional certification or training in Mental Health an asset Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certificate considered a strong asset Current BLS required Qualifications 1 to 2 years of activation experience in a mental health setting required. Completion of SafeWards, ,GPA, U-First, or similar training an asset Computer literacy required Must display compassion, empathy and respect for patients, families andor care-partners of those living with mental illness Understand issues of stigma, psychosocial and socio-economic barriers and other challenges for those who experience mental illness Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) are required Good work performance and attendance record required All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network ( TEHN) {Formerly Toronto East General Hospital(TEGH)} agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupation Health and Safety Act of Ontario All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. All employees are accountable to protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH/s policies and practices. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team. Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs. This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate. MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.

What you’ll do

Develop, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate meaningful activation programming for a diverse inpatient mental health population, primarily in group settings and also for individuals. Collaborate with the interprofessional team using SafeWards principles and values of respect, personhood, and compassion, and support other program areas as operational needs require.

Requirements

A certificate or diploma in therapeutic recreation or activation, or equivalent experience, and 1–2 years of activation experience in a mental health setting are required; current BLS and computer literacy are also required. A health studies or therapeutic recreation undergraduate degree, mental health training, CTRS certification, and SafeWards, GPA, U-First, or similar training are assets; strong communication, organization, empathy, and respect are expected.

Listed skills

• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Therapeutic Recreation
• Program Development
• Program Coordination
• Program Implementation
• Program Evaluation
• Group Facilitation
• Individual Activities
• Mental Health Care
• Compassion
• Empathy
• Respect
• Organizational Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Communication
• Computer Literacy

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation