Recreation Counsellor - Richmond, Canada - Richmond Society for Community Living

Richmond Society for Community Living

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Richmond, Canada

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Description

Spark your passion and discover your potential with Aspire Richmond. Join a team that
truly cares about what matters to you. Be empowered, challenged and supported to
ignite change

Our roots run deep in the Richmond community with nearly 40 years of program delivery
and almost 300 employees. We live and breathe inclusion with a strong belief in the
importance of grassroots advocacy, deep connections and kindness. We treat our
employees with the same care as those that we support. In addition to creating rewarding
relationships, you can expect respect, flexibility, significant professional development,
comprehensive compensation and career growth with us.

**Recreation Counsellor

Full Time Summer Position (June 10
August 30, 2024)**
($25.05 Hourly + 10.6% in lieu of benefits)

Promote inclusion by supporting school aged children and youth with developmental
disabilities to achieve goals and explore possibilities through participation in community
- based activities. With a focus on adventure, excitement, friendship, and fun, Youth
Connections is living proof that some of life's greatest lessons are taught in a recreational
setting.

YOUR IMPACT:

Provide direct support to children and youth with developmental disabilities,

including those with mental health challenges, complex and/or challenging behaviour
or support needs.

Initiate learning opportunities for social, creative and recreational skill development

and enthusiastically participate alongside the children and youth in activities.

Support individuals to achieve goals based on their own choice, beliefs and desires.
Establish respectful relationships which promote dignity, selfdetermination and well

- being.

Provide meaningful feedback and information to parents/families regarding their

child's learning and development, interests and emerging skills.

YOUR CAPABILITIES:

Relevant postsecondary education in related field, and returning to school in fall Experience supporting children with developmental disabilities or working in a similar

- environment.

Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
Clear, current Criminal Records Check
Valid BC Driver's License
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels of an organization.
Reliable problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills.

Aspire Richmond offers a continuum of care throughout the lifespan of an individual with
a disability. This includes early intervention supports for infants and children, child and
youth care, adult day and residential services, employment options and more.

Whether you are brand new or a veteran in the community living field, we've got a spot for
you Our extensive professional development will allow you to make a meaningful impact
right away. We are looking for people who share our passion to create a community
where everyone belongs that is rooted in our values of trust, openness, fairness, respect,
responsiveness and continuous learning.