Counselor, Inclusive Recreation (part-time)

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Base: $18.641 - $20.126 ph; bonus/equity: not spec...
On-site
Experience with adults with disabilities
Comfort leading small groups
Knowledge of disability legislation
The role involves assisting with the delivery of a Therapeutic Recreation and Life Skills Day Program for individuals with disabilities

Job Summary

  • The role involves assisting with the delivery of a Therapeutic Recreation and Life Skills Day Program for individuals with disabilities.
  • Candidates must possess current Standard First Aid, CPR, AED, and Crisis Prevention/Intervention certificates to ensure client safety.
  • The City of Ottawa promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized communities, and persons with disabilities.

Matching Summary

The role involves assisting with the delivery of a Therapeutic Recreation and Life Skills Day Program for individuals with disabilities.

Salary

Base: $18.641 - $20.126 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with adults with disabilities
  • Comfort leading small groups
  • Knowledge of disability legislation
  • Ability to perform ergonomic lifts
  • Crisis prevention intervention training

Nice-to-have

  • Flexible schedule availability
  • Creative problem solving skills
  • Advanced communication abilities
  • Initiative in service delivery

Key Requirements

  • College diploma in related field or equivalent experience
  • 1 to 3 years experience with adults with disabilities
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR/AED certificates
  • Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate
  • AODA Customer Service/IASR Training certification
  • Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training
  • Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) police record check

Work Rights

Not specified

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