Summer Student - Vancouver, Canada - The Open Door Group

The Open Door Group

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Peer Recreation Activity Worker (Summer Student Position)

Hours of Work:35h per week, 8 weeks (June 26th 2023-August 18th)

Date Posted:
June 7th, 2023

Competition Closing Date:
June 14th, 2023 or Until filled

Starting Date:
June 26th, 2023

End Date:
August 18, 2023

Pay Rate:
$20.00per hour

Status:
Temporary, Full-

Time Location:
Vancouver

About Open Door Group's Thrive Program:

It is an innovative program that offers opportunities for individuals living with a mental health condition to participate in programming to develop skills, improve health and wellness and to support active inclusion in their communities.

The partnership between the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and Open Door Group has enabled this unique program to promote healthy living, community inclusion and life skills development through learning, as a way to maintain mental wellness.

The THRIVE Youth Summer Program provides health and wellness opportunities for young adults who experience mental illness and/or substance use issues.

Position Overview:

In this role, the Peer Recreation Activity Worker will have the opportunity to co-facilitate Youth Summer Session Programs and other adult recreation programs.

The primary responsibility will be to support and engage participants in various recreational activities, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

Reporting to the Thrive Program Coordinator, the Peer Recreation Activity Worker will work the team of recreation therapists and disability of employment specialists.

Primary Responsibilities:

This includes but is not limited to the following:

Support the coordination of the annual Thrive Youth Summer Session Program
Assist staff with workshops related to healthy living, adventure therapy, artist workshops, community participation and life skills development
Organizing supplies related to summer activities
Support program participants attending the Thrive Summer Session program
Complete pre and post evaluations of the program with participants
Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as statistics, progress reports, activity participation reports, observation reports, and client activity profiles
Assisting with other Thrive programs as required
Write a report based on observations and recommendations for next year

Education, Training, and Experience:

Have personal experience with a mental health condition.
Grade 12 minimum.
Certificates in First Aid
Recent, related experience of one year in a mental health setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Or other Qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work.
Be between 1930 years of age
Be registered as a fulltime student in the previous academic year and returning to school on a fulltime basis in the next academic year. (Completing studies in an activity assistant/worker program or recreationrelated education an asset)
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Open Door Group must be fully vaccinated for COVID19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Knowledge and Skills: