Canada Summer Jobs Initiative
 
Posting #: E – 02-2016
Position: Recreation Coordinator
Organization: WAYS Mental Health Support
Status: 30 hours per week for approximately 11 weeks
Anticipated Start Date: To be Determined
NB: This position is being advertised in anticipation of funding under the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) initiative.
 
WAYS Mental Health Support is an accredited children’s mental health centre that supports children, youth and their families throughout Southwestern Ontario. Since 1969, over 5,000 youth have lived in our group homes and thousands more have benefited from a variety of community programs. WAYS Mental Health Support has over 200 staff with a consolidated management team and a single board of directors.
 
At WAYS our mission is to engage with at risk children, youth and families through counselling, learning, skill development and advocacy to achieve healthy, independent lives and positive self-esteem. As a Recreation Coordinator you would have the opportunity to work with some truly dedicated staff in a supportive environment that builds on the strengths of every employee.
 
This position is ideal for you if:

• You are someone who enjoys working with a diverse group of people.
• You have excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• You have solid verbal and written communication skills.
• You can work in a fast-paced environment with many interruptions.
• You can demonstrate skills in conflict and behavior management and resolution.
• You have the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• You are someone who demonstrates independent decision making skills.
• You are someone who has a desire to learn and develop new team building skills.

 
In the position of Recreation Coordinator you would be responsible for the following:

• Assisting in planning, preparation and delivery of program activities.
• Researching ideas for crafts, leisure activities, intellectual pursuits, musical and artistic programs for clients.
• Liaising with Program Supervisors, collecting, reviewing and overseeing program delivery.
• Working with clients individually and in small groups to encourage participation.
• Approaching clients with respect and encouraging clients to try new experiences and develop new skills.
• Promoting a sense of teamwork and communication at program locations.
• Assisting in all set-ups and clean-ups.

 
The successful candidate will meet the following:

• Will be between the ages of 15-30 on the start date of the job.
• Will have been a Full-Time Student during the previous academic year and is intending to return to full-time studies in the next academic year.
• Will be working towards a diploma or degree in; Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, Recreation Leadership, Teaching or other applicable area of study.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a refugee under the Immigation and Refugees Protection Act.

 
Please apply with a resume and cover letter no later than 9:00 am on Monday May 9, 2016 to jobs@ways.on.ca. Please quote the posting # in the subject line of your email.
 
WAYS Mental Health Support is an equal opportunity employer who recognizes and values diversity in its workplace. WAYS encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate candidates with disability related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment process, upon request. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process please contact our Human Resources department at HumanResources@ways.on.ca.