Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
Department: Outreach
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 from
March 16th - May 30th, 2025.
Below is the Shift Schedule.
Monday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 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
- High School Diploma as the minimum education
- CPR Level C
- A valid G2 license is recommended.
- Volunteer experience in recreational camps or working with individuals with special needs
Qualification
- Relevant background in child care, education, social work, psychology, and social services
- Self-motivated and willing to learn
- Flexible and adaptive to change
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively and independently in a team environment.
- Creativity, patience, and a passion for working with children and youth.
Please note all interested candidate will need to comply to the mandatory Vaccination Policy thereafter (i.e. boosters, as applicable);
Reena will comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and accommodate staff, that for bona fide human rights protected reasons are unable to be vaccinated, based on providing supporting documentation that substantiates this requirement.
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 a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.
