Recreational Therapist

WHY JOIN CMHA-S/M?!

As a nation-wide organization, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.

All Staff are Eligible for:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid Float Days
• Professional Development Opportunities

Full-Time Permanent Staff Receive:

• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Personal Days
• 3 Weeks Vacation (to start)
• Benefit Package

CMHA-S/M JOB POSTING: 24-21
Recreational Therapist

• Department: Community Development and Housing
• Employment Status : Full-time, Permanent
• Hours per Week: 35 hours per week. May include weekday, weekends and evenings
• Work Location: Various CMHA locations in Sudbury and Val Therese
• Union Membership: This position is a unionized position (OPSEU)
• Posting Deadline: Open until filled

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Coordinator, Housing, the Recreational Therapist provides person-centered supports, within residential settings, to individuals living with mental health and/or substance use concerns. Working collaboratively with multiple programs, the Recreation Therapist will develop, deliver and evaluate recreational leisure programming that enable residents to enjoy leisure, improve quality of life and achieve optimal independence.

The Recreational Therapist is required to work weekdays, with some evenings and weekends.

For the complete job description(s) visit our website

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or 2-year Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation/Leisure Services: or degree in Allied Health Program with post-graduation certificate in Therapeutic Recreation from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
• Registration in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario and R/TRO designation is required.
• Minimum one year experience in related position is required.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Automobile liability insurance coverage in the amount of at least $1,000,000.
• Bilingual requirements will be posted in accordance with the FLS Designation Plan. Bilingualism is required for 50% of positions. If a position is designated bilingual and no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual candidates may be considered.

SALARY INFORMATION

• Bachelor – Hourly, Step 1: $27.57 – Step 4: $32.44
• Diploma – Hourly, Step 1: $24.87 – Step 4: $29.26

*Successful candidates for this position will start at Step 1 of the salary grid.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter and resume to: recruitment@cmha-sm.on.ca

• CMHA-S/M is an equal opportunity employer. CMHA-S/M follows AODA legislation and supports persons with disabilities with accommodations. Please notify us if you have any accessibility requirements.
• Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this/these positions only.
• All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We do not make assumptions about people’s pronouns and identity and are committed to creating an environment where it is safe to share and ask.