DATE: May 17th, 2024
LOCATION: Toronto, ON
COMPENSATION: $16.55/hour
CONTRACT DURATION: Until August 31, 2024

**This is a summer internship youth position**
LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 19,633 annually and providing 1,861 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice\xe2\x84\xa2 Award (NEOC) recipient.
To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a Life Enrichment Worker.

Job Summary

The Life Enrichment Worker internship position plans, coordinates, implements, and directs recreational, educational or therapeutic activity programs that assist residents in maintaining and developing intellectual, physical, spiritual, social and recreational opportunities and, further assists in building interpersonal relationships and social skills.

• Note: Staff may be required to work days, evening, overnights and weekend shifts as we are a 24hour supportive housing assisted living site. Staff will be required to work in residents\xe2\x80\x99 rooms and may therefore be exposed to second hand smoke.

What You Will Do

• Assist to oversee the assessment of clients to determine suitability for program participation.
• Assist in the execution of the therapeutic program targeted toward what that the client requires most.
• Assist in the management the assessment of physical and social needs of the client to ensure program meets client\xe2\x80\x99s needs.
• Collaborate in the analysis of records, clients\' participation, reactions, and progress during programs, modifying treatment programs as needed.
• Assist to encourage clients to develop leisure activities.
• Participate in therapy sessions to improve clients\' mental and physical well-being.
• Collaborate in the assistance of client activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
• Work with team to ensure that the personal care plan for each client is in conjunction with the care team and family and based on the client\xe2\x80\x99s needs and preferences and monitor each client\xe2\x80\x99s progress as it relates to the client\xe2\x80\x99s care plan.
• Assist client\xe2\x80\x99s circle of care to support appropriate transition to Long Term Care when needed.
• Assist in training objectives and requirements are met while ensuring on-going training and development for staff, students and volunteers.
• Recognize and communicate training needs of program.
• Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned.

What You Bring
Must Haves

• In progress of a Degree and/or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or recreation with a therapeutic concentration.
• Minimum 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience with vulnerable, older adults and seniors who may be living with mental illness, cognitive and neurological illnesses, addiction challenges and/or responsive behaviours who have been longer term hospital patients.
• Knowledge and training in GPA, Montessori Methods for Dementia, PIECES and Restorative Care.
• Knowledge and proven experience working with clients in a PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) approach.
• Ability to organize and work with individuals and groups in the areas of assessment, program planning and problem solving.
• Ability to interact with clients in a positive and supportive manner.
• Physically able to perform required duties.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with minimal supervision with proven reliability and trustworthiness

Nice-to-Haves

• Ability to communicate in a different language, an asset
• A valid drivers\xe2\x80\x99 license and access to own vehicle is an asset
• An understanding of cultural competency and framework

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT\xe2\x80\x99s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s diverse community and it is LOFT\xe2\x80\x99s goal to build a workforce who reflects that diversity. At LOFT, we hold the deep belief that skills and expertise can be cultivated in various ways. Therefore, even if you don\'t perfectly align with every listed criterion but feel you could flourish in this role, we highly encourage you to apply.

Note: All LOFT employees are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with LOFT\xe2\x80\x99s Vaccination Policy; unless they are employed in or work regularly with staff who are employed in, non-client facing roles.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

CLOSING DATE: May 31, 2024

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