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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Recreation & Program Facilitator develops and implements community recreational and educational programs tailored to the unique needs of adults with developmental disabilities. They work collaboratively with support teams to foster social and personal living skills through effective service delivery and accurate documentation.
Job details
Pathways Posting: 46-26 Job Title: Regular Part-Time, Recreation & Program Facilitator Location: Web 2 Area of Search: Open Wage Rate: $33.11 – 34.19/hour (Note: the above hourly rate includes negotiated rate and permanent compensation enhancement) # of Positions: One (1) Schedule: B Come join us and help to support people in living their best lives. Pathways to Independence requires one (1) Regular Part-Time Recreation & Program Facilitators (RPF), to join the team. The RPF is responsible to develop and implement community recreational and educational programs for adults with developmental disabilities or complex needs, based on their unique needs, interests and abilities. The RPF works with other members of the person’s support team to ensure responsive programs are created and implemented to support the person’s development of social and personal living skills using a variety of tools and techniques. The successful candidate must have the following skills/qualifications: * A post- secondary diploma or degree from a human services field and specialized education, training, or certification in developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, dual diagnosis, mental health, disability studies, behaviour intervention, social work or psychology. * Specialized education, training, or certification in therapeutic recreation: * Knowledge of, and experience in, program planning, design, and evaluation techniques for adults with developmental disabilities or complex needs; and * Valid G class driver’s licence. * Current First Aid and CPR. * Crisis Prevention Certification preferred. * Regular attendance is a requirement for this position. Ideal candidates will also have experience and abilities aligned with the key responsibilities for this position, which includes: * Experience working with adults with a developmental disability, or dual diagnosis, in a therapeutic recreational, group living or independent living environment. * Demonstrating a client centred philosophy and commitment to agency vision, mission, and guiding principles. * Providing effective services and supports to supported persons. * Managing and maintaining accurate client information and documentation; and * Participating and ensuring a positive team environment. Working Conditions for this position include: * Varied hours of work including days, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays. * May work with clients who have aggressive behaviour. * Program activities may occur outside and in inclement weather. The successful candidate must be able to perform the job duties as outlined in the job description. All employees at Pathways will be responsible for a commitment to safety. Our hiring process may include AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. Please note that candidates will only be selected for interviews based on an evaluation of the information provided in their cover letter and resume only. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, personal information is collected and will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Pathways is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
What you’ll do
The Recreation & Program Facilitator develops and implements community recreational and educational programs tailored to the unique needs of adults with developmental disabilities. They work collaboratively with support teams to foster social and personal living skills through effective service delivery and accurate documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a post-secondary diploma or degree in a human services field with specialized training in areas such as developmental disabilities or social work. A valid G class driver's license, First Aid, and CPR certification are required, with Crisis Prevention Certification preferred.
Listed skills
- First Aid · Preferred
- CPR · Preferred
- Behaviour intervention · Preferred
- Team Collaboration · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Program planning
- Program design
- Program evaluation
- Therapeutic recreation
- Behaviour intervention
- Social work
- Crisis prevention
- First aid
- CPR
- Client documentation
- Team collaboration
- Developmental disabilities support
- Crisis Prevention
- Neurotrauma
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Planning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mental Health
- Social Work
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dual Diagnosis
- Psychology
- Human Services
- Recreational Therapy
- Web 2.0
Job areas
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Sports & Recreation
- Program Facilitator
- Program Officer
- Policy and Planning Managers
- Managers, All Other
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