Recreational Specialist - Selkirk, Canada - Shared Health

Shared Health

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Selkirk, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 352887

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
Open Until Filled

City:
Selkirk

Employer:
Shared Health

Site:
Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Department / Unit:
Rehabilitation Program

Job Stream:
Clinical Support

Union:

MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 03/18/2024

FTE:1.00

Anticipated Shift:
Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Salary:
$31.021, $32.177, $33.408, $34.628, $35.880, $37.312

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Patient Services, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program, the Recreation Specialist is responsible for Therapeutic Recreation programming for patients of the Selkirk Mental Health Centre.

Programming address areas of Recreation Therapy, Leisure Education and Recreation Participation. Incumbent ensures the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of discipline specific standards of clinical practice. Incumbent is responsible for the supervision of volunteers working in Therapeutic Recreation.

The incumbent provides support, assistance, coaching and professional leadership to staff working in Groups and Aboriginal Services in relation to Recreational/Leisure Activities.

Incumbent is also responsible for the coordination of recreational activities, facilities and equipment used by patients, staff and the community.

Experience:

12 years recent experience working with individuals/groups in a healthcare environment preferred.
Must have extensive knowledge of social, recreation and leisure programming and recreation resources in hospital and in the community.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

Degree in Recreation Therapy, Recreation Management, Community Development, Kinesiology or equivalent, with specialization in therapeutic recreation.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation preferred, as endorsed through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Membership in Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) and Recreation Manitoba preferred.
First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as required by the Program/Site.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the applicable policy.

Qualifications and Skills:

Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability 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 problemsolving 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 therapeutic recreation and general healthcare knowledge (i.e. mental health, geriatric health, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently.
Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.

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 evenings and weekends.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.