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DDA’s day programs provide supportive group programs and activities for Adults with diverse abilities. The goal of our community inclusive day programs is to provide an environment that supports each participant’s personal goals; supporting individuals to gain greater independence and quality of life through participation in community based social, recreation, and vocational experiences. Community service workers will assist in the enrichment of the day programs services. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to plan and lead recreational programming while assisting with activities of daily living. Our day program services meet client needs through in-person on-site services, virtual classes, and community outreach. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge and gain valuable work experience within a well-established support team.
Job Responsibility:
Assist in the enrichment of the day programs services
Plan and lead recreational programming
Assist with activities of daily living
Provide an environment that supports each participant’s personal goals
Supporting individuals to gain greater independence and quality of life through participation in community based social, recreation, and vocational experiences
Requirements:
Post-secondary education or training in related fields is an asset (Community support worker, Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Nursing Education)
Must be between ages of 18 – 30 at intake time, legally entitled to work in Canada
Working knowledge or experience with people in the area of life skills, recreation, or/and leisure
Criminal Record Clearance
Medical Clearance
Demonstrated competency in English
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is an asset
Basic computer literacy
Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold Refugee status
This position requires Union membership
Nice to have:
Post-secondary education or training in related fields is an asset (Community support worker, Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Nursing Education)