Are you looking for an exciting career in Social Services or Therapeutic Recreation?
An exciting opportunity exists for the right individual to join a progressive non-profit organization as a Program Facilitator. Headway is currently looking for Program Facilitator (Casual/On-call) who can fill shifts that are not covered. This position requires having a flexible schedule as shifts may be called out last minute.
Shifts will occur between Monday to Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm
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The position entails working within Headway's Club House supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries, in a group and one to one capacity.
Headway offers a variety of inclusive programs that assist participants in working towards their social, leisure, recreation, educational, vocational and wellness goals.
The successful candidate possesses excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, establishes and maintains rapport with clients, analyzes and resolves problems, encourages and motivates clients to participate in programs, completes proper documentation of client's progress, provides personal care on occasion and attend staff meetings.
Why work for Strive?
Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
Paid orientations
Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development
Employer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc. Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Casual employees are provided up to an additional 10.2% of wages in lieu of benefits
Reimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)
Competitive paid annual vacation
Generous statutory holiday pay
Generous paid Health Bank
Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
Referral bonus program
Inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
Health and wellness activities and incentives
Milestone rewards
Access to community member discounts
Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
Pay rate: $25.55/hour *plus benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements.
Some benefits have eligibility requirements of surpassing three (3) months and securing a regular position of 20hrs/week or more. The benefits and criteria may change from time to time at the discretion of Strive.
The ideal applicant shall possess:
Diploma or Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Community Support Worker
Experience working with and delivering recreation programs for individuals with various abilities
Demonstrate effective computer skills
Ability to act with integrity and trust, helps to build a healthy team environment, communicates clearly, fosters potential in others, and acts as a positive role model.
Has a broad knowledge of Acquired Brain Injury.
Demonstrated ability to teach and empower individuals to take responsibility for their own health
Skill in the use and maintenance of specialized and adaptive equipment.
Ability to create an atmosphere of support and confidence
Ability to teach life skills in a group setting (between 3-10 individuals)
Ability to design, Implement and evaluate recreation programs
Ability to adapt programs to meet individual needs
Knowledgeable of creating independence vs. creating dependence
Completing daily documentation on a Microsoft platform database
Identifying and linking individuals to community resources
Able to facilitate regular midrange to large scale events for between 6-10 clients
Community Integration
Able to set firm boundaries
Positive "can do" attitude
Some behavior management
Ability to encourage, motivate and involve clients in community activities.
Access to computer and internet
Proven ability to develop rapport with adults in a variety of contexts.
Demonstrated ability to work with adults with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health/psychiatric issues
Experience working with a marginalized population
Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with educational personnel, social workers and resource workers, service providers, and partners
Able to self-start, make judgment calls, and create new models/programs as needed
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment
Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
Job qualifications include (if you do not have all of these, but demonstrate you are a good fit for the position, Strive may be able assist you to acquire some of these requirements):
Diploma or Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Community Support Worker from an approved accredited academic institution preferred
One year of recent, Support Worker related experience preferred
Criminal Record Clearance
TB test
Minimum of three (3) references
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License preferred
Current First Aid CPR Certificate
Food Safe Certification an asset
Mandt Certification an asset
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
Strive's Mission
is "To partner with individuals of diverse abilities to lead healthy, fulfilling lives by providing a foundation of support."
Strive's Vision
is "Building a continuum of services to support the needs of individuals at every stage of life."
without precedence and without prejudice
Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.
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Licenses & Certifications
PreferredBC Class 5
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Skills
Preferred* Facilitation
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