Recreation Therapist

Timmins Economic Development Corporation; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading children's treatment center as a Recreation Therapist, where you will play a crucial role in helping children and youth achieve their rehabilitation goals through meaningful recreation and leisure activities. This permanent full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, providing essential services that promote family-centered care. Your expertise in therapeutic recreation and bilingual communication will be vital in making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families in the community. If you're passionate about enhancing the quality of life for young individuals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Recreation with focus on Therapeutic Recreation required.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, consultation, and treatment planning for children and youth.
• Supervise therapy assistants and engage in public awareness activities.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Pediatric Experience

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation

Job description

The Cochrane Temiskaming Children’s Treatment Centre is accepting applications for

Two (2) RECREATION THERAPIST

Permanent Full Time

Within a family-centered approach to working with families, the Cochrane Temiskaming Children’s Treatment Centre provides rehabilitation and related support services for children and youth living in the Districts of Cochrane and Temiskaming and the James Bay area.

The Recreation Therapist provides a range of services including assessment, consultation, and treatment planning to assist children and youth in achieving their optimum rehabilitation potential in the areas of meaningful participation in recreation and leisure activities. He or she also supervises therapy assistants, provides family education, and engages in public awareness activities.

The Recreation Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, a Social Worker/Child Family Clinician, Therapy Assistants, Coordinated Service Planners, FASD Workers, and Intake Workers. He or she also functions in accordance with the policies, philosophies, mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation with emphasis on Therapeutic Recreation
• Member in good standing of Therapeutic Recreation Association of Ontario - or eligible to become a member - asset
• Pediatric experience - asset

Proficiency in English and French (written and verbal) – essential

Clear Vulnerable Persons Screening

Other: Travel within catchment area

To apply and for more information, please contact [e-mail]. Position opened until filled.

CT CTC follows the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity. If you have accessibility or other requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.