Recreation Coordinator - Repost

Position Overview

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the incumbent is responsible for assessing, planning, implementation, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs for individuals experiencing developmental, cognitive, emotional, social, physical and/or coping difficulties through group and/or individual programs that include: Therapeutic recreation interventions to improve functional abilities, well-being and facilitate independence in positive leisure pursuits. Leisure education to enhance and promote life-long recreation skills and attitudes. Recreation participation to promote health and personal growth through leisure and recreation experiences. Community re-integration to aid and support in removing physical and psychological barriers that impede participation in recreation programs and services offered in the community. The incumbent fosters professional practice and quality client care through the supervision of volunteers, continuing professional development, research, quality improvement and promotion of therapeutic recreation.

Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience working with individuals/groups in a health care environment preferred.
• Must have extensive knowledge of social, recreational and leisure programming and recreation resources.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Undergraduate degree in Recreation with major course work in therapeutic recreation.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Membership in Therapeutic Recreation Manitoba and/or Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association.
• Certification with the Therapeutic Recreation Certification Council preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall in be in accordance with WRHA policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Must have personal maturity and the ability to accept responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, sound judgment and problem-solving skills in all areas of practice.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently.
• Computer literacy as appropriate.

Physical Requirements

• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May be occasionally required to work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.