This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs by Service Canada. As per the funding guidelines from the Canada Summer Jobs Program, this job opportunity is available to candidates who must be between 15 and 30 years of age inclusive at the start of employment. Priority will be given to candidates facing barriers to getting a first job, specifically: youth with disabilities, black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth, and 2SLGBTQI+ youth.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Activity Worker will work as part of a team with Community Inclusion staff to plan, design and carry out leisure, adult learning and community contribution activities for adults and seniors with developmental disabilities during the summer. The Activity Worker will seek and implement input from the people served to develop programs and activities, and encourage them to explore a range of activities and to try new things in accordance with their wishes and preferences. The Activity worker will facilitate adults with disabilities to form and strengthen connections to peers and community and modeling and practicing the principals of community inclusion.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Courses in Human and Social Services such as: Classroom and Community Support (CCSW); Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work.
- Experience with adults with developmental disabilities, recognizing and respecting people's diversity, individual differences and perspectives.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement individual and group recreation activities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Experience working with groups and understanding the dynamics of groups.
- Good interpersonal skills
LOCATION:
- 1 position in Port Coquitlam
- 1 position in New Westminster
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record check
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate
HOURS OF WORK/TERM OF EMPLOYMENT/WAGE:
- June 24, 2024 - August 16, 2024
- 35 hours/week - Monday to Friday - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- $20.84/hour
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