Recreation Therapist I - Forensic Adolescent Program

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Sunridge Professional Bldg

📁: Rehabilitation/Therapy

📅   : ALB00091398 Requisition #

📅   : Mar 20, 2019 Post Date

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Classification: Recreation Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: Forensic Adolescent Program

Primary Location: Sunridge Professional Bldg

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 27-MAR-2019

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 06-APR-2019

Hours per Shift: 3

Length of Shift in weeks: Varied

Shifts per cycle: Varied

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $35.81

Maximum Salary: $47.67

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Active or eligible registration for Professional Membership with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum one year clinical RT experience with an adolescent population. Knowledge and experience using evidence-based RT measures and interventions. Active physical participation with clients. Ability to work evening hours to facilitate provision of recreation therapy programming. Ability to provide leadership and support to volunteers. Support of mentoring in the process of youth development. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent consultation, communication and documentation skills. Computer skills required, including the ability to work with Windows and Microsoft Office. Current CPR and NVCI certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification with CTRS. Knowledge of barriers affecting adolescents with mental health diagnoses and legal conflict. Knowledge of effective strategies for working with at-risk youth in a recreation setting.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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