Social Recreation Coordinator

又见炊烟

Employment Opportunity / Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton
Learn about our community work, visit us online: www.cmha-edmonton.ab.ca

4 Z6 B5 i" ^$ l$ Y0 U& M( TProgram: Moving Ahead Program / Position: Social Recreation Coordinator 0.9 FTE - Maternity Leave Coverage to June 23 2009 / Salary Scale: $31. 527- $33. 812 with health benefits, vacation days and flex days / Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.
) `  v3 L7 r$ G0 a/ K
( q3 u! ?+ i  b' XContext: we're seeking a person who loves to have fun, is creative, energetic & enjoys new experiences. If you are looking for position where your passion for working with adults living with mental illness is combined with the opportunity to lead a variety of recreational activities, CMHA-ER is the employer for you.
  ^, v. j2 l+ v2 \6 p- z  D
  N; @' o# K, }" zEnhance your experience in program planning/evaluation while building on your group leadership skills as you work with a dynamic association that is a national leader in mental health service provision.
. `: X( v( p- r* h" K! W4 F4 z* b, v' i
Responsibilities: position is responsible for the CLUB & MindWorks programs. These programs offer recreation activities to adults that encourage/enhance social interactions during the day and one to three evenings a week. Working collaboratively with the Social Recreation Assistant, program participants and volunteers, the Social Recreation Coordinator plans, facilitates and evaluates recreational programming along with supporting a variety of participant led and driven initiatives.  

Qualifications: you enjoy challenges, are organized/adaptable. The successful candidate has an understanding of the value/importance that social recreation has in the lives of adults living with mental illness. While working as part of a vibrant multidisciplinary team, the Social Recreation Coordinator is able to work independently.  
! Y& }. t3 ?; }! D
Desired qualifications include: relevant diploma and/or equivalent combination of education/experience; minimum 2 years experience working with adults with mental illness; demonstrated knowledge of mental health/illness & recreational resources in Edmonton.

PLUS: excellent oral/written communication skills; effective problem solving skills; knowledge & experience in recreation program planning & facilitation; a clear criminal record check; registration with a professional body if applicable.
/ u- ?, i  X- q
9 S+ ]9 |5 I; R2 a: @TO APPLY - Please submit CV in confidence to:

3 o$ d9 r6 N. ^+ CMichele Markham, MAP Team Leader
. s' ]+ C$ I, `$ g0 SSuite #800, 10045 - 111 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2M5
+ I- j' I9 J+ Z6 z9 x4 BF: (780) 482.7498 / E: mmarkham@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca

# # #
) i9 q3 l3 o& t: w  e
Courtesy: The Community Networks Group ® T: 474.6058 > C: 995.6819  
6 R, n. i+ ]; `* o! \8 |$ OPS. Wish to be removed from our E-LIST? Receiving duplicates? Be kind & let us know. Reply to this e-mail or call the numbers above. Muchas Gracias!