Social Recreation & Life Skills Coordinator

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Employment Opportunity / Canadian Mental Health Association
For a full job description got to:  www.cmha-edmonton.ab.ca
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! [9 I. _4 e' I' I/ Y( BProgram: Children & Youth Programs / Position: Social Recreation & Life Skills Coordinator / Salary: $35,031.00 - $43,950.00 with health benefits, vacation days and flex days / Location: Edmonton / Closing date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.
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CMHA-ER is looking for someone who is a kid at heart, who is passionate about working with children and is excited about program development. Your skills in creativity, innovation and leadership will be a definite asset.

Position Abstract: The Children & Youth Programs provide social recreation & skill development activities for children between the ages of 6 - 15 who are experiencing behavioural difficulties, have been diagnosed with a mental illness or live in a family with someone who has a mental illness.  

0 b( X0 m6 t& I; qQualifications: The Social Recreation & Life Skills Coordinator is organized, possess great time management skills, enjoys a high energy environment/easily builds rapport with children. The successful candidate has experience in the coordination/implementation of recreation programs & has a working knowledge of the affect of mental illness on children.
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Additional qualifications include: A relevant post-secondary human services program degree; 2 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education/experience working with children; Able to work flexible hours (including some evenings/weekends); Valid Class 4 or 5 driver's license/access to a vehicle.

5 O4 ?' @$ X# f0 @  a# CPLUS: Knowledge/experience in program development, evaluation & research; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Current First Aid; Able to provide current, clear criminal record check & child abuse registry clearance.
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) @' q( a" _4 V6 i+ P2 rTO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:
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c/o Programs Recruitment Committee, Suite 800
10045 - 111 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2M5
F: 780.482.7498 / E: main@cmha-edmnton.ab.ca
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# r; f8 }7 E: k4 H. m9 e7 jPS. Only candidates who have been selected for interviews will be contacted.