Recreation Therapist, Vancouver

Open Door Group (ODG), a trailblazing non-profit organization serving communities across Canada, is looking for a

Recreational Therapist

to join our team!

Salary: $39.82 per hour, HSA Grid 9, Step 2

Hours of Work: Part-time, 22.5 Hours per week, Wednesday to Friday.

Status: Casual, Temporary until March 28, 2024.

Your Role: Reporting to the Wellness and Rehabilitation Manager, the

Recreation Therapist

is responsible for providing therapeutic recreation services to clients with mental health and substance use barriers. This includes planning, implementing, and evaluating group programs designed to increase, or improve, the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of program participants.

The

recreation therapists

also provide individual assessment, planning and service coordination services for program participants.

Please see the full job description for a detailed description of the responsibilities included in this position.

Why Open Door Group? Champion of Great Workplaces: ODG proudly holds the title of one of Canada's Certified Great Places to Work, fostering a culture of compassion and authenticity. Join a team that values your unique contribution and believes in the boundless potential of every individual.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: As a Certified Living Wage Employer, ODG is committed to offering more than just a job. Your well‑being matters, and we provide an Employee and Family Assistance program to support you. This is not a benefited position, however the successful candidate will receive 13% in lieu of vacation and statutory pay.

Community Impact: Be part of an organization that goes beyond the conventional, providing tailored employment services to build strong workforce ecosystems and thriving communities. Your work will directly contribute to the social and economic well‑being of the community.

What you bring to the position:

Ability to lead, plan, organize, prioritize, implement and problem‑solve.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to deal effectively with others.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Ability to operate related equipment.

Knowledge of Mental Health and substance use, knowledge of other disabilities.

Ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications:

For Recreation Therapist– Diploma: Two‑year Recreation Therapy Diploma from a recognized university or college.

For Recreation Therapist– Bachelor: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy from a recognized university or college.

Eligibility for membership in the British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA).

One (1) year’s recent related experience working with mental health clients.

Current membership in the British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA).

Valid Class IV BC Driver’s License and personal use of care for work.

Must pass a criminal background check.

Open Door Group values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We are looking for qualified individuals who represent, at all job levels, the diversity of the people we serve and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, origins and ethnic affiliations, disabilities, age, and religion.

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