Recreation & Wellness Coordinator

Group 238

Warriors Way is a partnership with Edmonton Police Service that assists with the reintegration of Indigenous men youth and adults back into society from incarceration. We provide wrap around support in the areas of housing, addictions, counselling, family reunification, life skills and employment skills development with the end goal of participants securing employment. The Rec & Wellness Coordinator would assist clients in accessing physical/mental health, sports and recreation, cultural, arts and other community services.

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and facilitate Sports & Recreational Sessions, Cultural Arts programming.
  • Assist and support clients with accessing Addictions/Mental Health Resources.
  • Provide Assertive Outreach/ Engagement supports and client transports.
  • Create and Maintain client database i.e. Hard copy files, online database (Penelope) to track client engagement and outcomes.
  • Assist Team Lead with gathering stats for proposal/reporting purposes.
  • Conduct pre and post program surveys.
  • Meet with clients one-on-one providing counseling and strategies to overcome barriers.
  • Provide updates to team leader and program staff regarding the students i.e. terminations, withdrawals, starts, completions, etc.
  • Any other program related tasks as directed by Supervisor/Team Lead

 

Qualification Requirements

  • Human Services degree/diploma or 3-5 years of related experience in social work field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Experience working with vulnerable/high risk populations.
  • Proficient in computer functions such as database reporting, word processing, Internet and email;
  • Knowledge of the Indigenous culture and language is an asset.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have own vehicle with a 2-million-dollar liability insurance coverage
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and willing to obtain a driver abstract
  • Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6-month period from date of completion).
  • Ability to do shift work, evenings and weekends.

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary $4435.97 - 4657.77 per month
  • Monthly auto allowance
  • Paid sick and wellness days after 3 months’ probation (pro-rated)
  • Extended Health Benefit (50/50 cost sharing) after 6 months’ employment.
  • Working approximately 34.5 hours per week

Start Date

This position is to start as soon as possible

How to Apply

You can send your cover letter and resume via hr@bentarrow.ca

**PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH A CURRENT CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AND CHILD INTERVENTION CHECK (WITHIN 6 MONTHS FROM DATE OF COMPLETION)

 

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only successful applicants will be selected for interviews.

 

Group 232