Recreation Therapist- Halton
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Job Location:
Burlington - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Recreation Therapist- Halton
Posting #:4288 Posting Date: April 1 2026 Posting Closing:April 17th 2026
Have you heard of us
Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and living wage organization. We are passionate about our work advocating for harm reduction housing poverty eradication and food security in Hamilton Halton and Brantford. Were committed to diversity & inclusion and a healthy work life balance. We would love for you to join our team!
Are you the one were looking for
We are seeking a dynamic highly motivated Recreation Therapist who demonstrates our values of compassion accountability responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients families and each other.
The Recreation Therapist is a unionized Full- Time Temporary 8-month Contract position that assists vulnerably housed individuals and social housing communities through the planning and implementation of recreational activities based on individual and group social practical and leisure needs. The rate
of pay is $24.38 per hour. This position is 40 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ability to build rec therapy programming for face-to-face supports as well as virtual/digital supports for clients across Halton Region.
- Working with community resources to build unique resources for clientele to support isolation and community accessibility.
- Experience working with adults with mental health and addictions issues and people experiencing homelessness and providing supports to them.
- Experience working with older adults who are dealing with social isolation.
- A passion for supporting communities in need through client-centered housing approaches that focus on the social determinants of health.
- Knowledge of the recovery and harm reduction models.
- Ability to deal with confidential information and possess excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
- Demonstrated ability to form helping relationships based on trust and empowerment.
- Evidence as a highly motivated team player with proven ability to take initiative and be self-directed.
- Must be able to meet travel requirements of the job and be available to work on site in various locations across Halton (primarily Burlington and Milton).
- Must be able to work flexible shifts depending on client needs.
- Connecting with clients in their homes in the community or other areas within Halton Region.
- Work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends to meet the demands of a year-round program
schedules and needs.
What you will bring:
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Services or related field with a background in recreation leadership and/or related experience.
- Experience in case management techniques non-violent crisis intervention and First Aid/CPR.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to the life experiences and diverse needs identities and cultural backgrounds of individuals in underserved communities and skilled in establishing trusting relationships;
- Knowledge of the community including local programs and services;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as part of a team and across multiple sectors
- Computer and social media literacy.
What we offer:
- A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
- Flexible Work Options
- Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You through professional development and training opportunities
- Employee Discounts
- Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
- A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
Please ApplyVia:Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:
- Click on this link: there you can access all of Wesleys job postings
Wesley is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interviewwill be contacted. No phone calls please. More information about Wesleycan be foundon our website at.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Wesley is a local non-profit, offering support for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and barriers in the Hamilton, Halton and Brantford communities.
