Duties:
Implement and coordinate all therapeutic recreation programs in the Schizophrenia Program under the General direction of the Manager, Patient Care Services.
Develop goals and objectives for the provision of recreation and leisure services.
Develop therapeutic recreation programs and services in response to clients’ needs, expressed interests and/or based on best practices.
Ensure that program planning includes written goals and objectives, a description of the staff and space requirements necessary to implement the activity.
Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to recreation and leisure programs and services
Manage equipment resources.
Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.
Provide opportunities for each client to plan, initiate, facilitate and participate in his/her own recreation, leisure and educational opportunities within the Schizophrenia Unit and community.
Research recreational and leisure opportunities that are suitable for those clients with severe mental illness.
Co-ordinate recreation services with other internal and external services and/or community agencies
Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and family members.
Supervise student placements and volunteers.
Facilitate and implement quality management and risk management activities for the Schizophrenia Program.
Complete initial assessments, quarterly reports and annual reports in accordance with the ROHCG policies and procedures and TRO Standards of Practice.
Develop a recreation plan for each individual client in accordance with their needs, skills, and functioning level.
Ensure that information about recreation, programs and services are readily available to clients, their representatives, and families.
Ensure that assistance or adaptations are provided to facilitate client participation in activities they wish to attend.
Ensure that small group activities and individualized activities are provided for those clients not interested or able to participate in large group programs.
Provide outings and activities outside of the facility.
Participate as an active member of the ROMHC Recreation Therapy Discipline, reporting to the Chief of Recreation Therapy with regard to professional issues and standards.
Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal.
Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies or a post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma.
Experience working with clients who suffer from a severe mental illness.
Knowledge of the impact of diagnosis on leisure functioning.
Ability to develop, plan and lead a variety of recreation therapy, leisure education and participation programs that are client-centred, evidence-based and outcome oriented.
Experience conducting leisure assessments, developing and delivering therapeutic programs, evaluation of programs and services, documenting to reflect client-centred outcomes and progress, and facilitating links with the community.
Experience working in a community setting is an asset.
Membership in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario is an asset and eligible for registration.
Class F license is an asset.
English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
