Recreation Facilitator 0.8 FTE Permanent Part-Time

Requisition ID: 364739

Position Number: 2024RF2

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Lions Housing Centres Inc.

Site: Lions Housing Centres Inc. - Charleswood Adult Day Club - 3619 Roblin Blvd.

Department / Unit: Adult Day Program

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Excempt

FTE: .8

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Annual Base Hours: 1560

Lions Housing Centres Inc. owns and operates housing and care facilities to provide accommodation for adult citizens. We provide support that looks at the whole person, not just their mental health needs, but consider their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing.

Job Profile:

Lions Housing Centres Inc. is recruiting a Recreational Facilitator within our Charleswood Adult Day Club. This position is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of recreational activities aimed at enhancing the physical, emotional, and social well-being of day club participants. This position reports to the Recreation Manager or designate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate recreation activities that promote the overall quality of life for participants.
• Develop and maintain a recreation schedule tailored to meet the identified needs of the participants.
• Conduct quarterly evaluations to assess program effectiveness.
• Contribute to the creation of monthly calendars and highlight special events.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters pertaining to residents, staff and facility operations
• Practices in a manner that supports the Respectful Workplace Policy, the Resident Bill of Rights, and Lions Housing Centres Inc. Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in mandatory training/annual education required by employment legislations and the organization.
• Work collaboratively with all staff as required.
• Adheres to and implements company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Your education and qualifications:

• Completion of the Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience working with the senior population
• Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
• Proven group facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Strong teamwork abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Physical and mental capacity to perform all job responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Group Health and Dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Rehabilitation
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• On-site parking

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.