The Cochrane Temiskaming Children’s Treatment Centre

is accepting applications for  

Two (2) RECREATION THERAPIST

 37.5 hrs per week

Permanent Full Time

 Within a family-centered approach to working with families, the Cochrane Temiskaming Children’s Treatment Centre provides rehabilitation and related support services for children and youth living in the Districts of Cochrane and Temiskaming and the James Bay area.

The Recreation Therapist provides a range of services including assessment, consultation, and treatment planning to assist children and youth in achieving their optimum rehabilitation potential in the areas of meaningful participation in recreation and leisure activities. He or she also supervises therapy assistants, provides family education and engages in public awareness activities.

The Recreation Therapist  is part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, a Social Worker/Child Family Clinician, Therapy Assistants, Coordinated Service Planners , FASD Workers and Intake Workers. He or she also functions in accordance with the policies, philosophies, mission, vision and values of the organization.

 Requirements:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation with emphasis on Therapeutic Recreation
• Member in good standing of Therapeutic Recreation Association of Ontario -or eligible to become a member- asset
• Pediatric experience - asset
• Valid Ontario driver’s license - essential

·  Proficiency in  English and French  (written and verbal) – essential

·  Clear Vulnerable Persons Screening

·  Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or a medical exemption: Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated or showing proof of a medical exemption.

Other:

Excellent compensation package     

              Travel within catchment area

 To apply and for more information, please contact hr@ctctc.org. Position opened until filled.  

CT CTC follows the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity. If you have accessibility or other requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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