Adult Activity Worker - Port Coquitlam, Canada - Kinsight

Kinsight

Verified Company

Port Coquitlam, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

***: The Activity Worker will work as part of a team with Community Inclusion staff to plan, design and carry out leisure, adult learning and community contribution activities for adults and seniors with developmental disabilities during the summer. The Activity Worker will seek and implement input from the people served to develop programs and activities, and encourage them to explore a range of activities and to try new things in accordance with their wishes and preferences. The Activity worker will facilitate adults with disabilities to form and strengthen connections to peers and community and modeling and practicing the principals of community inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Courses in Human and Social Services such as: Classroom and Community Support (CCSW); Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work.
Experience with adults with developmental disabilities, recognizing and respecting people's diversity, individual differences and perspectives.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement individual and group recreation activities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Experience working with groups and understanding the dynamics of groups.
Good interpersonal skills

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