PROGRAM COORDINATOR I (RECREATION)
- Kitimat, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you a Program Coordinator looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Recreation Therapy/Adult Day Services department.
In accordance with the vision and values of the organization and as a member of the multidisciplinary team within a client and family centered model of care, the Program Coordinator (PC I) plans, develops, implements and evaluates general recreational/leisure programs designed to support residents’/clients’ health and well-being in residential, acute and/or adult day program settings. The PC I may supervise up to four Activity Worker II positions and provides direction to designated volunteers. Under the clinical direction of a Recreation Therapist or appropriate designate (ie. OT, RN), the PC I carries out therapeutic components of a resident’s care plan as an assigned task and assists with the monitoring the patients’/residents’ progression.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00
In accordance with the vision and values of the organization and as a member of the multidisciplinary team within a client and family centered model of care, the Program Coordinator (PC I) plans, develops, implements and evaluates general recreational/leisure programs designed to support residents’/clients’ health and well-being in residential, acute and/or adult day program settings. The PC I may supervise up to four Activity Worker II positions and provides direction to designated volunteers. Under the clinical direction of a Recreation Therapist or appropriate designate (ie. OT, RN), the PC I carries out therapeutic components of a resident’s care plan as an assigned task and assists with the monitoring the patients’/residents’ progression.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Program Coordinator I plans, develops, implements, and evaluates recreational programs to support clients' health and well-being. They may supervise Activity Workers and assist in monitoring residents' progression under clinical direction.
Requirements
The position requires knowledge and skills in program coordination within a recreational therapy context. Experience in a multidisciplinary team and client-centered care is essential.
Skills
- Program Coordination
- Recreation Therapy
- Health and Well-being
- Supervision
- Therapeutic Components
- Client-centered Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Activity Planning
- Evaluation
- Implementation
- Volunteer Management
- Monitoring Progression
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
Benefits
- Extended health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Municipal pension plan
- Four weeks vacation
- Moving expense support
- Employee referral incentives
- Employer-paid training
- Ceremonial, cultural and spiritual leave
- Loan forgiveness programs
- Healthcare recruitment and retention incentive
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Program Coordinator
- Recreation Therapy
- Adult Day Services
- Health and Well-being
- Activity Worker
- Therapeutic Care
- Client-centered Model
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Recreational Programs
- Supervision
- Volunteer Management
- Monitoring
- Evaluation
- Implementation
- Communication
- Problem Solving
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Performance bonus
- Paid training
Tools
- recreational equipment
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Recreation