Social Recreation Coordinator

又见炊烟

Employment Opportunity / Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton
9 z2 M1 ?$ {4 B& eLearn about our community work, visit us online: www.cmha-edmonton.ab.ca
5 s5 p% g" }5 N3 M( M
Program: 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.
: y+ M4 M7 ]# i& x3 K
' L, P  I+ l& r2 }7 X8 TContext: 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.

9 B. P* }- g9 U& |Enhance 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.

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.  
$ j9 X7 C( g. j' X$ q
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.  
1 a4 _% d4 T9 e- o) L  c& M0 A
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.

& W( ]# p. m- O1 ZPLUS: 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.

TO APPLY - Please submit CV in confidence to:
4 N8 O# R. O" u6 n: M9 T2 Y6 P1 A
Michele Markham, MAP Team Leader
Suite #800, 10045 - 111 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2M5
F: (780) 482.7498 / E: mmarkham@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca

# # #
6 L7 k! a. V) W7 i6 O7 H- K* J
Courtesy: The Community Networks Group ® T: 474.6058 > C: 995.6819  
+ r  `; O) k2 rPS. 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!