Counselor, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)

Job Summary

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.

You are responsible for assisting with all functions relating to the delivery of a Therapeutic Recreation / Life Skills Day Program.

Education and Experience

Completion of college diploma in related field or equivalent experience with Special Needs clients.

Minimum of 1 to 3 years of related experience with Adults with Disabilities

Certifications and Licences

• Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
• Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate
• AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
• Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training

Knowledge

• Comfort level and expertise with different disability groups (physical, developmental, etc.)
• Legislation protecting rights of special needs clients, populations
• Client care
• City of Ottawa and Parks & Recreation Branch Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
• Training in medical client care

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lead small groups
• Creative
• Flexible
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Displays initiative

What You Need to Know

Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction. Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).

Location: Various locations

Employment Type: 1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions – up to 24 hours per week

Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT - RC & Aquatics/CUPE 503 PT Rec

Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.