Recreation Therapist

Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness is proud to be recognized across Southwestern Ontario as a trusted leader in children’s mental health. We are the Lead Agency for Child and Youth Mental Health System planning in our region. We’ve been here for families, for more than 60 years, offering innovative care and support for children and youth who are facing emotional and behavioural challenges.

As a registered charity and not-for-profit organization, we are funded by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. We deliver culturally responsive, accessible mental health services to children, youth, and families while providing system leadership and advocating to improve care in our community.

Position Summary: 

Working closely with families, inter-professional teams, and community partners, you will ensure care is culturally responsive and evidence-based. You will also help shape the future of therapeutic recreation at Vanier by contributing to program innovation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a trusted leader in child and youth mental health, we invite you to join our team!

Education/Training/Experience:

Recreation Therapy Degree or will consider a degree in a related field (ex. Kinesiology Degree with COKO registration) supplemented with a Post Graduate Certificate in Recreation Therapy.

Experience working with youth (0-18 years of age).

Knowledge of developmentally and age-appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Registration with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (R/TRO or R/TRO DIP).

Valid Driver’s license in good standing.

Valid CPR/First Aid and AED Certification.

Demonstrated knowledge of recovery philosophy and trauma informed care.

Recent experience with evidence-based assessment, treatment, intervention and best practice.

Job Duties:

The Recreation Therapist will practice in accordance with the standards of practice set out by Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) as well as in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and philosophy of Vanier.

Conduct Therapeutic Recreation (TR) assessment through a combination of techniques such as assessment tools, interviews, observations, file review and information from relevant sources and communicate results with clients, team members and key support networks.

Develop and implement appropriate client TR intervention plans based on assessment results in collaboration with relevant stakeholders including identifiable measurable outcomes.

Develop program service descriptions and outcome measures for evaluation develop and deliver recovery-based TR Programming based upon a continuum model of care which takes into consideration strengths and abilities of each service recipient. Support client/patient transition to achieve maximum independence while working with client/family/ friends/ community partners to restore client's natural leisure support system.

Drive agency vehicles as required.

Additional duties as required.

Salary

$29.84 - $38.20 per hour.

Hours of work: 

35-hour work week.

Schedule:

Ability to attend work and provide services at several locations across London Middlesex

35-hour work week, flexible schedule, days and evenings required

Benefits:

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Extended health care

Dental plan

Vision care

Disability & life insurance

Employee & family assistance program

Life insurance

4 Weeks' Vacation

Statutory Holidays including a float Stat day

Free on-site parking

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equity and encourages women, 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups to apply.

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