Counselor, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)

CityofOttawa•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$19 - CA$20

About The Position

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services. You are responsible for assisting with all functions relating to the delivery of a Therapeutic Recreation / Life Skills Day Program.

Requirements

Completion of college diploma in related field or equivalent experience with Special Needs clients.
Minimum of 1 to 3 years of related experience with Adults with Disabilities
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate
AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training
Comfort level and expertise with different disability groups (physical, developmental, etc.)
Legislation protecting rights of special needs clients, populations
Client care
City of Ottawa and Parks & Recreation Branch Policies and Procedures
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
Training in medical client care
Ability to lead small groups
Creative
Flexible
Advanced Communication Skills
Displays initiative
Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).