Life Enrichment WorkerFT-Perm
Life Enrichment WorkerFT-Perm
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Job Description
DATE: April 4 2025
LOCATION: Toronto ON Hart Hub Supportive Housing
COMPENSATION: $48941 $58154 annually prorated
LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges substance use challenges poverty and homelessness. Serving 19633 annually and providing 1861 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.
To help fulfill its mission LOFT is hiring aFulltime Permanent Life Enrichment Worker.Job Summary
The Life Enrichment Worker (LEW) is responsible for working with the Pathways team to enhancing the quality of life for seniors who are facing complex challenges. These complex challenges could include mental health and/or addiction challenges cognitive impairment ongoing physical health issues responsive behaviours and/or other neurological disorders. The LEW is responsible for the effective operation and delivery of all recreational programming which includes planning implementing coordinating and evaluating a variety of innovative recreational educational or therapeutic program activities that will support the achievement of optimal individualized care for the client and further assists in building their interpersonal relationships and social skills. This position will include both individual and group work.
LOFT is the Supportive Housing partner for the new HART Hub being led by Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre in midWest/West Toronto. This Supportive Housing program will provide moderate to high support housing to individuals requiring support with mental health and substance use needs. The program will align with LOFTs Supportive Housing model providing deeply affordable units with wraparound onsite 24/7 support including intensive case management life enrichment and residential support. The program will provide trauma informed clientcentred care utilizing principles of eviction prevention harm reduction and antioppression to support individuals in their recovery journeys.
What You Will Do
- Execute a therapeutic program targeted toward what the client requires most.
- Manage the assessment of physical and social needs of the client to ensure program meets clients needs.
- Observe analyze and record clients participation reactions and progress during programs modifying treatment programs as needed.
- Conduct therapy sessions to improve clients mental and physical wellbeing.
- Instruct client in activities and techniques such as sports dance music art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
- Identify areas of risk and recommend and/or take actions as appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate records and files on the provision of service to residents/clients.
- Ensure training objectives and requirements are met while ensuring ongoing training and development for staff students and volunteers.
- Recognize and communicate training needs of program.
- Undertake special projects and tasks as assigned.
- Provide other duties as assigned by Director.
Must Haves
- Degree and/or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or recreation with a therapeutic concentration
- Minimum 2 years experience with vulnerable older adults and seniors who may be living with mental illness cognitive and neurological illnesses addiction challenges and/or responsive behaviours who have been longer term hospital patients.
- Knowledge and training in GPA Montessori Methods for Dementia PIECES and Restorative Care
- Knowledge and proven experience working with clients in a PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) approach.
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Ability to organize and work with individuals and groups in the areas of assessment program planning and problem solving.
- Ability to interact with clients in a positive and supportive manner.Physically able to perform required duties.
- Good oral and written skills; excellent computer skills; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with minimal supervision with proven reliability and trustworthiness.
- A valid drivers license and access to your own vehicle is required.
- Ability to communicate in a different language an asset
- Understanding of cultural competency and framework
- Reflective of a multibarriered group as serviced by the program a strong asset
- Provide information about the work environment and physical requirements of the position.
Consider:
Environment
Hazards
- A comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical dental vision life insurance and longterm disability
- Defined Benefits Pensions Plan
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Elearning 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
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Maternityleave top up program
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
LOFT Community Services is a valuesdriven 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 also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you dont tick all the boxes but think youd thrive in this role you are encouraged to apply.
Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.
CLOSING DATE: April 20 2025
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LOFT Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005. Requested accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process by contacting or.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
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