recreation therapy assistant

Your tasks

Key Responsibilities § deliver recreation therapy services by assisting in the delivery of goal-oriented programs and services to meet the needs of clients

§ main responsibilities include program development and program delivery

Requirements

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in a relevant field combined with education relevant to working with children with special needs.
• Registration with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) an asset

Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive hands-on experience of at least 2 years in providing service to a special needs population. Experience should include:

§ teaching life skills, conflict resolution and/or behaviour management skills.

§ experience in the development and implementation of recreational programming

§ experience leading work colleagues

• Demonstrated understanding of and alignment with Lansdowne Children?s Centre?s mission, vision, and values.

What we offer

Why Join Lansdowne Children?s Centre We offer an exceptional and supportive workplace with a strong focus on employee well?being. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

**_*Compensation & Paid Time Off*_**

• Five (5) emergency leave days
• Paid sick time

All paid time off is pro-rated for part?time employees based on scheduled hours.

**_*Benefits & Pension*_**

• Option to participate in HOOPP Pension
• Perkopolis employee discount program

• Casual dress

Pay: $25.50-$29.98 per hour

Other

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Work Location: In person