About this role
Key Responsibilities
§ deliver recreation therapy services by assisting in the delivery of goal-oriented programs and services to meet the needs of clients
§ main responsibilities include program development and program delivery
Why Join Lansdowne Children?s Centre
We offer an exceptional and supportive workplace with a strong focus on employee well?being. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes:
Compensation & Paid Time Off
- Five (5) emergency leave days
- Paid sick time
All paid time off is pro-rated for part?time employees based on scheduled hours.
Benefits & Pension
- Option to participate in HOOPP Pension
- Perkopolis employee discount program
- Casual dress
Qualifications
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in a relevant field combined with education relevant to working with children with special needs.
- Registration with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) an asset
Experience and Knowledge
- Extensive hands-on experience of at least 2 years in providing service to a special needs population. Experience should include:
§ teaching life skills, conflict resolution and/or behaviour management skills.
§ experience in the development and implementation of recreational programming
§ experience leading work colleagues
- Demonstrated understanding of and alignment with Lansdowne Children?s Centre?s mission, vision, and values.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $25.50-$29.98 per hour
Work Location: In person