Recreational Support Worker – Part-Time (Contract, Winter Session)

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

Job summary

A supportive community agency in Vaughan is seeking a Part-Time Recreational Support Worker to aid individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves designing activities, enhancing social skills, and collaborating in team settings. Ideal for students, it offers flexible hours and growth opportunities within a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 18 years and older.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Relations

Collaboration

Planning and organizing

Problem solving

Initiative

Leadership

Written and verbal Communication

Education

Background related to child care, education, social work, psychology, social services

Job description

Recreational Support Worker – Part-Time (Contract, Winter Session)

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.

Role Type: Temporary Contract – Part-Time
Term: January 4, 2026, to March 2, 2026

Schedule:

• Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Monday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• Tuesday: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Hours may vary depending on evening program needs.

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

Reena is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are 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.