Recreation Therapy Assistant

*Key Responsibilities*

� deliver recreation therapy services by assisting in the delivery of goal-oriented programs and services to meet the needs of clients

� main responsibilities include program development and program delivery

*Why Join Lansdowne Children?s Centre*

We offer an exceptional and supportive workplace with a strong focus on employee well?being. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

_*Compensation & Paid Time Off*_

� Five (5) emergency leave days

� Paid sick time

All paid time off is pro-rated for part?time employees based on scheduled hours.

_*Benefits & Pension*_

� Option to participate in HOOPP Pension

� Perkopolis employee discount program

� Casual dress

*Qualifications*

� Post-secondary diploma/degree in a relevant field combined with education relevant to working with children with special needs.

� Registration with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) an asset

*Experience and Knowledge*

� Extensive hands-on experience of at least 2 years in providing service to a special needs population. Experience should include:

� teaching life skills, conflict resolution and/or behaviour management skills.

� experience in the development and implementation of recreational programming

� experience leading work colleagues

� Demonstrated understanding of and alignment with Lansdowne Children?s Centre?s mission, vision, and values.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $25.50-$29.98 per hour

Work Location: In person