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Kinesiology
Chrysalis: An Alberta Society for Citizens with Disabilities
Start Date: TBD
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm
Duration: 8 Weeks
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Wage: $20/hour
Job Type: Full-time Temporary
Reporting to: Programs and Services Coordinator
Job Description
Chrysalis is a registered non-profit organization that offers personalized services designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities while providing meaningful opportunities for growth and community inclusion.
This position will support our Programs and Services teams by developing and implementing purposeful and effective recreational programs that meet the needs and goals of people accessing service at Chrysalis. This role works closely in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary team including our Occupational Therapist, Art Therapist, and Recreation Coordinator to better assess the abilities and needs of the people accessing services. The Kinesiology/Recreation Therapy Student completes assessments of current programs and services and provides recommendations on ways to enhance quality of life through recreation.
Role and Responsibilities
Program Implementation and Assessment
- Assess the needs of people accessing services by using observation, medical records, tests, and discussions with other healthcare professionals.
- Develop treatment plans and programs that meet the needs, abilities, and interests, people accessing service
- Plan and implement interventions to support people in service to meet their goals
- Engage people accessing service in therapeutic/recreational activities, such as exercise, games, and community outings
- Document and analyze the progress of people accessing services and modify programming as necessary
- Liaise with other team members and health care professionals to plan and evaluate therapy programs
- Initiate the review process for all programming and evaluate interventions for effectiveness using a recreational therapy lens
Team Support
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
- Support multidisciplinary team member’s recommendations (for example, creating recreational programs that meet service goals) and provide recommendations
- Work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Training
- Provide training to staff on implementing recreational therapy in programming
- Mentor staff about physical, mental, social, and emotional health benefits of participating in recreation and leisure activities
- Communicate recreational therapy approaches to staff in an instructive format by preparing educational materials and presentations
- Facilitate training to staff on purpose, rationale, goals, outcomes, and evaluation of recreational programs
- Stay up to date on innovative recreational therapy approaches and implement new approaches in programming
Core Competencies
- Interpersonal Relations and Respect: Building trusting and respectful relationships while being responsive to individual’s needs
- Professional Excellence: Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Strong Assessment Abilities: Knowledge of services, assessments, and all applicable regulations, guidelines, and standards as they relate to recreational services
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Handling challenging situations with ease and a pleasant attitude
- Planning and Organizing: Finding creative and flexible solutions and implementing final decision
- Learning and Teaching Mindset: Fostering independence in others
- Safe and Healthy Workplace: Demonstrating an awareness of accident and injury prevention; adhering to safe work practices and procedures
- Team Player and Self-Starter: Finding enjoyment in working collaboratively and independently
- Values and Ethics: Genuine caring demeanor, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
Qualifications and Requirements
- A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in working with adults with disabilities or a similar specialized field is required
- Enrolled in A diploma or equivalent post-secondary education in recreational therapy, kinesiology, or a similar field is required
- Strong assessment and problem-solving skills are required
- Strong facilitation skills
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong effective written and oral communication skills
- Effective time management and priority-setting skills, and the ability to balance competing demands/priorities and deal with competing opinions
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification or willing to get
- Current Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search
- Must have own vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license
Chrysalis welcomes all qualified applicants to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all employees. Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-05-28
