Recreation Program Facilitator - New Westminster/Surrey

Strive•New Westminster, BC

6d•CA$27 - CA$31•Hybrid

About The Position

An exciting opportunity exists for the right individual to join a progressive non-profit organization as a Program Facilitator. Headway is currently looking for Program Facilitator (Casual/On-call) who can fill shifts that are not covered. This position requires having a flexible schedule as shifts may be called out last minute. Shifts will occur between Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm (New Westminster) and Tuesday 10:30-3:30 pm (Surrey Community). The position entails working within Headway's Club House supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries, in a group and one to one capacity. Headway offers a variety of inclusive programs that assist participants in working towards their social, leisure, recreation, educational, vocational and wellness goals.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
Ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrate effective computer skills
Ability to act with integrity and trust
Ability to help build a healthy team environment
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to foster potential in others
Acts as a positive role model
Broad knowledge of Acquired Brain Injury
Demonstrated ability to teach and empower individuals to take responsibility for their own health
Skill in the use and maintenance of specialized and adaptive equipment
Ability to create an atmosphere of support and confidence
Ability to teach life skills in a group setting (between 3-10 individuals)
Knowledgeable of creating independence vs. creating dependence
Access to computer and internet
Proven ability to develop rapport with adults in a variety of contexts
Demonstrated ability to work with adults with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health/psychiatric issues
Experience working with a marginalized population
Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with educational personnel, social workers and resource workers, service providers, and partners
Able to self-start, make judgment calls, and create new models/programs as needed
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment
Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
Criminal Record Clearance
TB test
Minimum of three (3) references
Current First Aid CPR Certificate

Nice To Haves

Diploma or Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Community Support Worker
Experience working with and delivering recreation programs for individuals with various abilities
Has a broad knowledge of Acquired Brain Injury.
Food Safe Certification
Mandt Certification
Diploma or Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Community Support Worker from an approved accredited academic institution
One year of recent, Support Worker related experience
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

Responsibilities

Encourages and motivates clients to participate in programs
Completes proper documentation of client’s progress
Provides personal care on occasion
Attend staff meetings
Design, Implement and evaluate recreation programs
Adapt programs to meet individual needs
Completing daily documentation on a Microsoft platform database
Identifying and linking individuals to community resources
Facilitate regular midrange to large scale events for between 6–10 clients
Community Integration
Encourage, motivate and involve clients in community activities.

Benefits

Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
Paid orientations
Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development
Employer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc.
Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage
Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Casual employees are provided up to an additional 10.2% of wages in lieu of benefits
Reimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)
Competitive paid annual vacation
Generous statutory holiday pay
Generous paid Health Bank
Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
Referral bonus program
Inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
Health and wellness activities and incentives
Milestone rewards
Access to community member discounts
Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth