Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Part-time)

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

1d • CA$25 - CA$37 • Onsite

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 the Program, a Therapeutic Recreation/Life Skills day program. This includes some aspects of Therapeutic Recreation Programming.

Requirements

• Completion of 4 year Therapeutic Recreation degree or 3 year general degree with a Therapeutic Recreation Diploma
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Therapeutic Recreation Adult Day Program/ABI /Special Needs/Rehab/Community/Inclusive Recreation
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
• Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate
• AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
• Knowledge of legislation protecting rights of special needs client, populations
• Knowledge of client care
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of City of Ottawa and Parks & Recreation Branch Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of Professional standards of practice, legislative requirements and Policy/Procedures
• Ability to lead small groups
• Leadership skills
• Well developed understanding of TR tools
• Able to design rehab and adapted recreation programming
• Creative
• Outgoing
• Reliable
• Dependable
• Flexible
• English oral, reading, and writing competencies may be required.
• French oral, reading, and writing competencies may be required.
• Bilingual competencies may be required.
• Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all functions relating to the delivery of the Program, a Therapeutic Recreation/Life Skills day program.
• Includes some aspects of Therapeutic Recreation Programming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level