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Life Enrichment Worker, MobileFT-Contract
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5 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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2 October 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Title of Job: Life Enrichment Worker Mobile
Vacancies: 2
Date: June 3 2026
Closing Date: July 19 2026
Location: Penetanguishene ON - Back to Home - Penetanguishene & Barrie ON - Back to Home - Barrie
Compensation: $52022 - $61821 Annually Prorated
Contract Duration:3-Year Contract
Work Type: Onsite (various locations within the community)
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Existing or New Position: New
LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges substance use challenges poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 19534 annually and providing 1839 units of supportive housing last year LOFT is one of Ontarios largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award (NEOC) recipient.
Job Summary:
Life Enrichment Worker Mobile (MLEW) is responsible for working with people inthecommunity with complex mental health and physical health challenges in Simcoe County complexchallenges could include mental health and /or addictions challenges cognitive impairmentsongoingphysical health issues responsive behaviours and/neurological disorders.
The MLEW is responsible for the operation and delivery of all recreation programming which will include assessing planning implementing coordinating and evaluating all interventions.
Program delivery will follow four key streams:
- Individual Connection
- Group Belonging
- Community Participation
- Engagement and Reflection
Back to Home Penetanguishene provides specialized support to vulnerable and at-risk older adults with complex physical health challenges mental health challenges addictions or cognitive impairment LOFT responds to each residents needs so they can live safely and in good health in the community as they age. Through our care we aim to postpone for as long as possible or eliminate any need for institutional care. Our programs offers 24/7 care through our specialized Personal Support Worker (PSW) team. We provide services assistance medication administration with personal care essential housekeeping laundry services and escorts to appointments. LOFT staff receive enhanced training related to mental health addictions psychosocial rehabilitation responsive behaviours dementia and the impact of the social determinants of health thus giving them specialized skills required to provide the highest quality of care to the populations we serve.
Back To Home Barrie is a supportive program for older adults facing complex challenges who are able to live safely in the community with access to subsidized housing and enhanced assisted living services. Our program specializes in supporting vulnerable older adults with complex physical and mental health challenges addiction and/or cognitive impairment. Back To Home Barrie program is specifically designed to respond to each residents needs so they can live safely and in good health in the community as they await for permanent housing and support. This program is a partnership with Simcoe Terrace Retirement Home in which LOFT provides specialized personal support and one-on-one support services. Our program offers 24/7 care through our specialized Personal Support Workers (PSW) providing such services as assistance with personal care essential housekeeping laundry services medication support escorts to appointments and medical assessment and treatment.
What You Will Do:
- Oversee client assessments to determine program suitability and establish individualized therapeutic recreation goals.
- Develop and implement individualized therapeutic recreation programs tailored to each clients unique needs goals interests and priorities.
- Monitor evaluate and document client participation and progress adjusting programs as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan implement and evaluate client-centered therapeutic programs.
- Encourage and support clients in developing meaningful leisure interests life skills and community engagement opportunities.
- Provide instruction in therapeutic activities such as arts music sports recreation and relaxation techniques.
- Identify and address potential risks to ensure client safety and well-bein
- Maintain accurate and timely client records documentation and service reports.
- Support the orientation training and ongoing development of staff students and volunteers and identify program training needs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Diploma or Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or recreation with atherapeutic concentration.
- Minimum 2 years of experience supporting vulnerable seniors and older adults with mental illness cognitive and neurological illness addictions challenges and/or responsive behaviours.
- Experience working with client in a Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) approach.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Training in GPA Montessori Methods for Dementia PIECES and Restorative Care is considered an asset.
- Strong skills in client assessment program planning group facilitation and problem-solving.
- Ability to build positive supportive relationships with clients and deliver person-centered care.
- Excellent communication documentation and computer skills.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Reliable trustworthy and able to manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Valid drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle required.
- Ability to communicate in an additional language is an asset.
- Must be able to travel to multiple locations using a personal vehicle (mileage expenses will be reimbursed.
- Working at various locations within the community as part of this role.
- Lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- E-learning program available all year round
- Starting vacation time above minimum standard
- Additional paid personal and paid sick days
- Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
- Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
- Access to Perkopolis a comprehensive corporate discount program
- Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion collaboration and community delivered with dignity innovation and excellence. LOFTs vision is that together we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontarios diverse community and it is LOFTs goal to build a workforce who reflects that diversity. At LOFT we hold the deep belief that skills and expertise can be cultivated in various ways. Therefore even if you dont perfectly align with every listed criterion but feel you could flourish in this role we highly encourage you to apply.
Note:
- A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.
- This posting provides only a summary of the responsibilities and requirements for the position
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