Job Description

Recognized throughout Southwestern Ontario as a leader in children's (birth-14 years) mental health, Vanier Children's Mental Wellness provides innovative treatment programs and services for children, experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges. For over 50 years, Vanier Children's Mental Wellness' mission has been to improve the lives of infants, children, youth, and their families through the provision of mental health services and support based on clinical excellence, collaboration, partnerships, and system leadership. Appointed by the Ontario Government as "Lead Agency for Child/Youth Mental Health (CYMH) System Management" in London-Middlesex (2014), Vanier is also accountable for community-wide Child/Youth Mental Health System Planning (MCYS: "Moving on Mental Health").



Are you passionate about helping children and youth discover their strengths, build resilience, and thrive through the power of recreation? Vanier Children's Mental Wellness is on the lookout for a dedicated Recreation Therapist who will bring creativity, compassion, and professional expertise to a role that changes lives every day. Guided by the standards of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) and Vanier's Mission, Vision, and Values, you will design and deliver dynamic, recovery-focused programs that promote healing, independence, and natural support systems for children, youth, and families.

Position Summary:

Working closely with families, inter-professional teams, and community partners, you will ensure care is culturally responsive and evidence-based. You will also help shape the future of therapeutic recreation at Vanier by contributing to program innovation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a trusted leader in child and youth mental health, we invite you to join our team!

Education/Training/Experience:

Recreation Therapy Degree or will consider a degree in a related field (ex. Kinesiology Degree with COKO registration) supplemented with a Post Graduate Certificate in Recreation Therapy. Experience working with youth (0-18 years of age). Knowledge of developmentally and age-appropriate therapeutic interventions. Registration with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (R/TRO or R/TRO DIP). Valid Driver's license in good standing. Valid CPR/First Aid and AED Certification. Demonstrated knowledge of recovery philosophy and trauma informed care. Recent experience with evidence-based assessment, treatment, intervention and best practice.

Job Duties:

The Recreation Therapist will practice in accordance with the standards of practice set out by Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) as well as in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and philosophy of Vanier. Conduct Therapeutic Recreation (TR) assessment through a combination of techniques such as assessment tools, interviews, observations, file review and information from relevant sources and communicate results with clients, team members and key support networks. Develop and implement appropriate client TR intervention plans based on assessment results in collaboration with relevant stakeholders including identifiable measurable outcomes. Develop program service descriptions and outcome measures for evaluation develop and deliver recovery-based TR Programming based upon a continuum model of care which takes into consideration strengths and abilities of each service recipient. Support client/patient transition to achieve maximum independence while working with client/family/ friends/ community partners to restore client's natural leisure support system. Drive agency vehicles as required. Additional duties as required.

Salary

$29.84 - $38.20 per hour.

Hours of work:

35-hour work week.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, days and evenings required.

Benefits:

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Extended health care Dental plan Vision care Disability & life insurance Employee & family assistance program Life insurance 4 Weeks' Vacation Statutory Holidays including a float Stat day Free on-site parking
Vanier is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups to apply.

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