POSTING: Casual Recreation Program Coordinator I

STATUS: Casual
UNION: HEU
CLASSIFICATION: Program Coordinator I (15003)
WORK AREA: Central City Lodge (CCL)
EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD
HOURS: As Needed
SCHEDULE: Days; Monday to Friday 08:30 - 04:30pm
DAYS OFF: Saturday and Sunday
SALARY: Grid 27 / $33.83 hourly

The Recreational Program Coordinator I supervise up to four Activity Workers I and/or II and/or develop, implement and evaluate recreation/leisure program(s) designed to support patients’/residents’/clients’ health and well being in settings such as residential, acute and/or adult day programs.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Plans, implements and evaluates recreation/leisure program(s), including activities such as crafts, music, woodworking, mental aerobics, exercises, and sensory stimulation, to meet patients’/residents’/clients’ physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs and interests; develops the goals and objectives of the program.

• Supervises Activity Worker I and/or II as well as other designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance and determining related training and orientation requirements.

• Determines the recreation/leisure program(s) which meet the patient’s/resident's/client's needs and abilities by reviewing the referral or care plan, interviewing the patient/resident/client regarding their social/leisure history, and consulting with family and nursing staff; identifies, evaluates, implements, and documents recreation/leisure goals and objectives based on individual interests and abilities.

• Sets up a calendar of events/activity programs and teaches the techniques of related activities; contacts external agencies for program resources.

• Monitors, evaluates, and documents patient/resident/client progress within the recreation/leisure program(s) and reports observations such as emotional well being and social behaviour to nursing/medical staff as required. Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and care conferences. Identifies and makes recommendations regarding community and facility resources that may be of additional interest or need to the resident/patient/client.

• Monitors program expenditures and provides input to the program budget; oversees inventory of equipment, tools and materials and recommends purchase of same.

• Schedules work assignments of and provides direction to designated volunteers; contacts facility administration or volunteer services for additional volunteer resources as required.Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized recreational program plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid drivers license

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.