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TITLE: Recreation Worker (Canada Summer Jobs)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor

LOCATION: Cookstown

JOB NUMBER: REC-0424-T

POSTED ON: April 29, 2024

POSITION TYPE: Temporary, Full-Time Contract (8 weeks with possible 4-week extension)

HOURS OF WORK: 35 per week

COMPENSATION: $19.62 per hour

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 3, 2024

INTRODUCTION:

New Path Youth and Family Services is an accredited children's mental health agency providing a range of compassionate, innovative and accessible services for children, youth and their families throughout Simcoe County. New Path respectfully acknowledges we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We want all staff to feel safe, valued and a sense of belonging. We are proud to offer:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program- provides short term counselling, wellness resources, perks and free virtual fitness programs.
• Continuous professional development and career opportunities.
• Over 10+ committees where staff, youth and families can join and partner to develop projects, processes and services that impact or interest them which directly contributes to our culture of inclusion and engagement.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Engage youth (ages 12 - 17) in the Live-in Treatment program to develop, plan and implement a variety of recreational activities that promote well-being and life skill development.

1. Collaborate with youth to assess needs and goals related to recreational activities.
2. Plan, organize, promote and facilitate a wide range of inclusive reactional programs.
3. Seek regular feedback from youth to continuously improve programs.
4. Collect, evaluate and provide data for reports.
5. Assist client(s) in making referrals to Community Resources as needed.
6. Attend recreation meetings and coordinate with staff to maximize participation in programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Post-Secondary Education in Child & Youth Worker, Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology or Social Work program; completed or in progress.
2. Experience working with youth in a recreational setting.
3. Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at start of employment and be able to work in Canada. Must meet other Canada Summer Jobs requirements.
4. Lifeguard Certification or First Aid/CPR certification is an asset.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Youth and family focused; aligns own behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
2. Embraces and advocates for youth and family engagement practices.
3. Takes personal responsibility for enhancing individual and team performance.
4. Collaboratively approaches problems from a solutions and strength based perspective by reviewing the viable alternatives and determining the best course of action.
5. Recognizes, initiates and adapts to changing conditions and situations in the workplace.
6. Demonstrates awareness for the backgrounds, values, beliefs and traditions of staff, clients, families and communities we serve.
7. Commits to ongoing training to build the knowledge, awareness and skills that contribute to creating a culturally safe environment for staff, clients and families.
8. Confident, articulate and professional when communicating verbally and in writing.
9. French language is an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The promotion of self-care and staff well-being is part of our everyday culture. We value people's time both at work and home. We know that when staff feel safe, find their work meaningful and are appreciated by the agency then we achieve optimal outcomes for our clients and families.

1. Ability to work flexible hours including evening hours, if required.
2. Willingness to participate in recreational activities in the community, if required.

Full duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position are as per the Recreation Worker (Canada Summer Jobs) Job Description.

Please submit your application for REC-0424-T by 4 pm, May 6, 2024 to: https://newpath.bamboohr.com/jobs/.

New Path Youth and Family Services is motivated to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all equity seeking groups and are committed to creating an inclusive environment rich with a variety of experiences and perspectives.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, New Path Youth & Family Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

How can we make the hiring process accessible for you? Please contact Human Resources at 705-733-2654 ext 2280 or at [email protected] to let us know your needs. We also welcome your feedback on how we can continuously improve accessibility.