Clinical Supervisor, Therapeutic Recreation, Residential Services

Fraser Health Authority; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

4 weeks vacation

Pension enrollment on hire

Maternity top-up: 87%

TransLink pass subsidy

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority is seeking a Casual Clinical Supervisor, Therapeutic Recreation at Fellburn Care Centre in Burnaby, BC. You will lead clinical services, plan programs, and supervise staff within Residential Services, ensuring high-quality person-centered care.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, a defined pension, and professional practice standards in a collaborative multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation is required.
• Three years of recent experience in Therapeutic Recreation, including supervisory work.
• Eligible for membership in the BC Therapeutic Recreation Association.
• Successful completion of Foodsafe Level 1.
• Class IV BC Driver's Licence (restricted), as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day therapeutic recreation activities to optimize resource use and staffing.
• Supervise designated staff; provide clinical guidance and staff development.
• Assess and plan treatment, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team on optimal plans.
• Record resident treatment progress and perform chart audits per standards.
• Participate in recruitment, interviews, and staff education initiatives.
• Support quality management and ongoing program development within Therapeutic Recreation.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Planning and prioritizing

Adaptability

Teaching and coaching

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

3 years related experience including supervisory

BC Therapeutic Recreation Association eligibility

Foodsafe Level 1

Class IV BC Driver's Licence

Job description

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $43.24 - $54.01 / hour

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $43.24 - $54.01 / hour

Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for Clinical Supervisor, Therapeutic Recreation, Residential Services at Fellburn Care Centre located in Burnaby,BC.

Experience The Exceptional Benefits Of Working With Us Including

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.


• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.


• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.


• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.


• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.


• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes


• Additional employee discounts and perks available


• Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview

Under the administrative direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations, provides clinical leadership for Therapeutic Recreation Services by planning, implementing, and evaluating Therapeutic Recreation services in a variety of program and service areas in residential care. This position is responsible for the day-to-day and professional functions of the Therapeutic Recreation service. This includes preparing and adjusting work schedules, supervising designated staff, providing clinical guidance and advice. Provides clinical services to residents as required in accordance with the Therapeutic Recreation Standards of Practice. Reviews and develops policies, procedures and quality standards for Therapeutic Recreation clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the day-to-day therapeutic recreation activities to ensure optimal use of resources and efficient use of department staff by methods such as preparing staff work schedules and adjusting schedules according to workload, maintaining waitlists as per priority intervention criteria, facilitating resolutions to work problems, providing clinical guidance and advice. Ensures consistency of practice in Therapeutic Recreation for similar programs.


• Supervises designated staff by methods such as delegating work, conducting audits, participating in performance evaluations, assisting in planning staff training, development and orientation requirements and developing, organizing and implementing in-services and education programs for staff in collaboration with the Manager.


• Provides clinical services to residents by methods such as assessing and identifying problems, formulating goals, planning and implementing treatment plans for individuals and groups and collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to determine optimal treatment plan. Utilizes a variety of intervention approaches including individual and group services. Organizes and provides food for programs and events for the residents as required.


• Records resident treatment programs and progress according to departmental and professional documentation standards and maintains staff documentation standards by methods such as reviewing staff charts and charting audits.


• Participates on interdisciplinary/interdepartmental and professional practice committees and in resident conferences by methods such as attending meetings, providing input and communicating needs and concerns related to issues including processes, equipment, patient care, quality and workload. Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate the resolution of issues and advocates for the goals and objectives of services in accordance with Therapeutic Recreation standards and scope of clinical practice.


• Plans new and/or existing resident programs by methods such as identifying service needs requiring improvement/advancement, providing input to the Manager, collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team for feedback, making recommendations and assisting the Manager in evaluating and implementing these services.


• Reviews and develops policies, procedures and quality standards and/or activities related to Therapeutic Recreation clinical practice by methods such as identifying service needs, communicating with members of the interdisciplinary team for feedback, evaluating the results in collaboration with the Manager, maintaining manuals and advising staff members of revisions/additions as required.


• Promotes quality management activities related to Therapeutic Recreation clinical practice by methods such as monitoring and evaluating effect of changes in resident care practice and generating recommendations for alternative approaches in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team. Recommends changes to selected policies, procedures, treatment guidelines and protocols to the Manager.


• Ensures Therapeutic Recreation professional and support staff receive required training for the orientation and/or supervision of students and participates in student education and/or evaluations as required.


• Participates in the recruitment of new staff by methods such as acting as an interview panel member, developing interview questions and making recommendations to the Manager regarding hiring decisions.


• Provides education and in-service training to community agencies, residents, families and members of the interdisciplinary team as requested by methods such as researching topics, preparing documentation and presenting material to facilitate achievement of treatment goals. Attends/participates in departmental, hospital and/or regional educational programs as required.


• Maintains knowledge of current developments in evidence based Therapeutic Recreation practice by methods such as reviewing relevant literature, consulting with other professionals, attending relevant education programs and recommending new/changed applications to the Manager to enhance the delivery of patient care.


• Participates in the development of new programs and services by identifying service and needs. Contributes to the development of operational plans and goals and objectives.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation.

Three years recent related experience in Therapeutic Recreation including one year recent, related experience in a supervisory role or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Eligible for membership in the British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association.

Successful completion of Foodsafe Level 1.

Class IV BC Driver's Licence (restricted), as required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.


• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others both within and outside the organization.


• Ability to deal with others effectively.


• Ability to operate related equipment.


• Ability to role model and teach.


• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment and take initiative to ensure effective and timely delivery of services.


• Ability to deal with and promote change.


• Ability to problem solve and effectively deal with conflict situations.


• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.