Purpose of The Job
- The Recreation Coordinator will support managing the daily operations of Let’s Grow Hub that is Team Member, family and public facing.
- Support Team Members with developmental, intellectual and / or physical disabilities in meaningful, enjoyable activities within the Let’s Grow program and in recreational settings within the community.
- Supervise relevant staff members, students, and volunteers at Let’s Grow participating in recreation related tasks, training, and activities.
- Promote and uphold dignity, autonomy and consent for all Team Members in all aspects of the role.
Accountabilities
Assist with Successful Operations of Programming at Let’s Grow:-
Support the on-boarding of Team Members, Staff, Students and Volunteers.
- Plan, implement, and enthusiastically deliver positive recreation programming, meeting the needs of all Team Members, implementing appropriate and enjoyable activities utilizing universal design.
- Collaboratively plan monthly recreation schedules, one month in advance to be provided to all relevant staff.
- Plan and organize fun, accessible and relevant community outings.
- Implement individual programming based on each Team Member’s interests, support needs and goals.
- Facilitate community inclusion and participation, dependent upon individual needs, abilities and preferences.
- Support Team Members to establish and maintain relationships based on their interests through access to community activities and services.
- Assist with maintaining appropriate member records.
- Work with Team Members, family members and other stakeholders in a collaborative and supportive manner.
- Collaborate with Program Director, Care Team Supervisor and Care Team Staff to create seamless daily schedules that support the implementation of programming activities and personal care.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and delegation in the moment to staff, students, and volunteers to manage and promote positive behaviours.
- Receive coaching, feedback, and delegation with ease and implement in the moment.
- Participate in the intake, development, training, and grading of placement students attending Let's Grow.
- Partake in work events, including but not limited to staff meetings, family events, parent-staff touch bases, community events, and outings that may run outside of traditional work hours.
- Maintain attendance and punctuality to ensure staff to Team Member ratio and the successful operations of Let’s Grow.
- Maintain organizational policy around paid and unpaid time off.
- Responsible for the creation, distribution, and collection of waiver forms for community outings, ensuring all documentation is accurately completed and submitted prior to designated deadlines.
Assist with Successful Operations of Personal Care at Let's Grow:
- Provide supervision, direction, feedback, coaching and delegation to support staff as needed in collaboration with the organization's Care Team Supervisor.
- Assist with direct care duties for Team Members. Including but not limited to: personal care in the bathroom, helping to feed lunch, assisting with physical and mobility requirements, including transfers, and the delegation of these tasks.
- Carry out and promote positive routines/duties/activities in a cooperative, respectful and flexible manner, which are meaningful and enjoyable for each Team Member.
- Listen and respond to Team Member needs within the Standard of Care and other organizational policies.
- Maintain a safe and risk free environment during personal care in the bathroom by following organizational guidelines, insurance policies, and care plans.
- Keep organized records regarding the health and wellbeing of our Team Members. Examples include: MARS, Seizure Records, Medication Administration Waivers, Intake forms, etc.
- Partake in the administration and delegation of daily medication administration.
Assist with Successful Operations of Risk Management at Let’s Grow:
- Monitor safe working conditions and follow organizations practices in all areas, reporting potential hazards, incidents, and concerns in a professional and timely manner. - Maintain current knowledge and understanding of organizational procedures and guidelines.
- Collaborate in training and developing new staff, students, and volunteers on risk management and safety protocols.
- Assist with upholding and developing organizational administration and policy requirements.
Job Requirements
Knowledge & Education Completion of a post-secondary recognized diploma/degree program in one of the following disciplines: Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Services, Developmental Services, Child and Youth Care, Community Service Worker, Social Service Worker, or equivalent relevant experience.
Qualifications & Experience
- Two years' experience developing and implementing adapted recreation-based programming in a group setting.
- Two years' experience working with adults with developmental, intellectual and / or physical disabilities.
- Full time (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm) availability.
- Experience managing, supervising, and / or providing leadership.
- Valid CPR & First Aid C (lived experience responding to medical emergencies is an asset and will be prioritized).
- Valid cleared VSS.
- Experience doing Manual and Sling lifts is an asset .
- Experience with J/G Tube Feeding is an asset.
- Experience with Medical Record Keeping is an asset.
- Experience with Medication Administration is an asset.
- Knowledge/experience with Augmentative Communication Devices an asset.
- Knowledge of putting Disability Justice and an intersectional lens into practice is an asset.
Let's Grow Mission & Values
Mission
Let’s Grow Hub provides barrier free recreation for people with disabilities, opportunities for family engagement and outreach within the greater community.
As a team, we reimagine independence and encourage interconnectedness by recognizing developmental, intellectual and / or physical disability as a meaningful experience.
Let’s Grow Hub is a champion of active participation from every Team Member, always.
We Care by Valuing and Protecting
Autonomy, dignity & consent
Interdependence & collective care
Barrier free & universal access
An adaptive strengths-based approach
An inclusive community
Attributes
Adaptability/Flexibility - Demonstrated by "going with the flow", adapting to meet the needs of Team Members in an ever-changing environment.
Curiosity -The ability to maintain curiosity when interacting with Team Members, students, staff and families.
Communication Skills - The ability to communicate information, explain a situation or problem, or set expectations while listening to the other person’s perspective and treating the other person with dignity and respect.
Ability to Manage Stressful Situations - Demonstrated by "keeping you cool" and following organizational policies in emergency situations. Requesting support immediately when needed.
Professionalism- Demonstrated by upholding and following organizational policies. For example, maintaining punctuality, Risk Management, Standard of Care, etc.
Authority
Reports to Program Director
Relationships
Team Members - Primary support for Team Members including but not limited to their daily living and personal hygiene, including changes, feeding, transfers. - Support programming which is equitable, diverse, flexible, structured, and innovative to meet the changing needs of each Team Member.
Member Families & Caregivers - Work collaboratively to ensure transparent communication.- Maintain a mutually professional and respectful relationship with family members.- Report behaviour that may violate our Community Policies and or Abuse & Harassment Policy in a timely manner to relevant parties.
Staff Members - Work collaboratively with all staff members to ensure the Team Members’ needs are being met and to ensure the program meets Let’s Grow Program Beliefs and success factors.- Maintain professional relationships with staff and coworkers. - Follow organization's policies in regards to interactions with staff and coworkers.
General Community - Act as a representative of Let’s Grow at all times.- Uphold the choice of and advocate on behalf of adults with developmental, intellectual and / or physical disabilities. - Participate in work and community events as a Let's Grow representative.
Environment / Working Conditions
- Maintain high energy throughout program day, generating enthusiasm and engagement for all staff, students and Team Members.
- Physical effort is required (i.e. sitting, standing, moving about premises, lifts, transfers, pushing wheelchairs, etc.).
- Community excursions may involve moderate walking and assisting with transportation of Team Members.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$51,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Cleared current (within the last year) Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Minimum two vaccinations against COVID-19
- Lived experience as a disabled person and or experience engaging with and supporting people with disabilities
Experience:
- Program Implementation : 2 years (required)
Location:
- Toronto, ON M4W 2S3 (required)
Work Location: In person
