Part-Time, Recreational Support Worker - Winter Break (Temporary Contract)

Reena; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support agency in York Region is seeking a Part-Time Recreational Support Worker to provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role offers a great opportunity for college students, featuring flexible shifts and the potential for contract extensions. Candidates should possess communication skills and a background in child care or social services.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 18 years and older.
• Possession of a valid G license preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Reinforce social and life skills.
• Participate in mandatory meetings and training.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Background related to child care, education, social work

Job description

Overview

Part-Time, Recreational Support Worker - Winter Break (Temporary Contract)

Department: Outreach

Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time

Location: Battle Centre/Day Services/Programs

Compensation: $18.50 - $19.77 / hour

Description

Reena is actively looking for Contract, Part-Time Recreational Support Workers (RSWs) to work within its Community Outreach programs. As an RSW, you would provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

This is a great opportunity for University/College students looking for Part-Time employment. There is potential for extensions and growth within the agency.

Work Schedule

The Recreational Support Worker role is a Temporary Contract role.

Shifts: December 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 and January 2

Shift timings: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

If you are passionate about making a difference and available for the above shifts, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Reinforce social and life skills
• Participate in mandatory meetings and training

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement: 18 years and older.
• Possession of a valid G license preferred, but not mandatory.
• Comfortable with driving Reena's van for transportation purposes (if applicable)

Qualification

• Background related to child care, education, social work, psychology, social services, child and youth worker
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Flexible and adaptive to change
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Creativity, patience, and a passion for working with children and youth.

Core Competences

• Customer Relations
• Collaboration
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Written and verbal Communication

Accessibility - Reena is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.