Summer Student Position - Moose Jaw, Canada - Ranch Ehrlo Society
Description
Location:
Moose Jaw, SK
Position:
Full-time Term (July - August 25, 2023))
Posting Closing Date:
May 17, 2023
_ This position is offered through the support of the Government of Canada-Canada Summer Jobs Program. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements of that program (see below)_. This position will support the Family Treatment Programs recreational programming for the summer months by organizing, planning, leading and participating in family based activities that provide a therapeutic benefit to participants. These activities will promote positive attachment, build leadership skills, be developmentally appropriate and provide enjoyment for families. The Family Treatment Recreation Worker assists participants; supports and implements recreation plans; and ensures that family strengths are maximized.
- must be between 16 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
- was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year;
- intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;
- is a student in post-secondary, vocational, or technical program;
- is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act* and;
- is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
Qualifications
Education and Professional Certification
- Completion of a high school diploma.
- A certificate, diploma, or degree in child and youth care, recreation or related field is an asset.
Experience
- Up to one (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and/or families.
- Experience working independently with diverse populations.
Skills and Characteristics
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to complete tasks independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form meaningful relationships.
- Ability to lead through motivation, rolemodelling, and support.
- Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage participants (i.e. outdoors, arts, sports, etc.).
- Emotional competence and self awareness.
- Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in individual and family interactions.
- Strong problem solving and decisionmaking skills.
- Ability to set clear, attainable goals and meet individual, group, and program objectives.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of child development and parenting skills and strategies.
- Knowledge of mental health, addictions, domestic violence, trauma, poverty, and attachment.
- Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to work in highrisk situations and make critical decisions.
- Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.
- Basic computer proficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities
Services
- Leads families in recreational activities communicating expectations, goals and instructions.
- Maintain a therapeutic milieu.
- Collaborate with the team to strategically plan and assign daily tasks.
- Supports families while they participate in therapeutic activities to build confidence and work through challenges. Support and guide participants in reaching individual and group goals.
- Participates in recreation programming with families to build a strong therapeutic relationship.
- Organizes familybased recreational opportunities that are therapeutic and developmentally suitable for each family
- Plans activities collaboratively with other staff and families to ensure their interests are being met
- Reports to other staff regarding challenges or success's they observed during program delivery, informally and via written documentation
- Teaches new skills to participants based on personal knowledge and/or family interest.
- Motivates participants with high energy and enthusiasm for all activities
- Transport participants for treatmentrelated purposes as required.
- Document all incidents and updates such as; communication log, critical incidents and any other individual or family updates. Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Leadership
- Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to employees and participants.
- Display positive role modelling, agency values, and fairness.
- Collaborate with and communicate to the multidisciplinary team when required.
Management of Resources
- Identify required resources for recreation plans.
- Coordinate and collaborate with community resources when required.
- Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for manager approved expenditures.
- Ensure mileage log is completed accurately when agency vehicle is used.
Safety
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