Recreational Support Worker - Winter Break (Temporary Contract)

Recreational Support Worker - Winter Break (Temporary Contract)

Application Deadline: 14 November 2026

Department: Outreach

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Thornhill

Compensation: CA$19.77 / hour

Description

Reena is actively looking for Contract, Part-Time Recreational Support Workers (RSWs) to work within its Community Outreach programs. As an RSW, you would provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Work Schedule:

The Recreational Support Worker role is a Temporary Contract role.

Shifts: 7 working days: December 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 (closed for Stat holidays)
Shift timings: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

If you are passionate about making a difference and available for the above shifts, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

· Design and implement recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities

· Reinforce social and life skills

· Participate in mandatory meetings and training

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement: 18 years and older.
• Possession of a valid G license preferred, but not mandatory.
• Comfortable with driving Reena's van for transportation purposes (if applicable)

Qualification

• Background related to child care, education, social work, psychology, social services, child and youth worker
•  Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Flexible and adaptive to change
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Creativity, patience, and a passion for working with children and youth.

Core Competences:
- Customer Relations
- Collaboration
- Planning and organizing
- Problem solving
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Written and verbal Communication

Reena is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.