Casual Recreational Program Coordinator I CCL

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Determines the recreation/leisure program(s) which meet the patients/residents/clients 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.
4. Sets up a calendar of events/activity programs and teaches the techniques of related activities; contacts external agencies for program resources.
5. 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.
6. Monitors program expenditures and provides input to the program budget; oversees inventory of equipment tools and materials and recommends purchase of same.
7. Schedules work assignments of and provides direction to designated volunteers; contacts facility administration or volunteer services for additional volunteer resources as other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Training and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized recreational program plus one years 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.

Required Experience:

IC