Social Recreation Coordinator

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Employment Opportunity / Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton
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: ?0 @9 V9 A5 \2 t9 d3 NProgram: Moving Ahead Program / Position: Social Recreation Coordinator 0.9 FTE - Maternity Leave Coverage to June 23 2009 / Salary Scale: $31. 527- $33. 812 with health benefits, vacation days and flex days / Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.

/ `& _& f. M2 f; K7 NContext: we're seeking a person who loves to have fun, is creative, energetic & enjoys new experiences. If you are looking for position where your passion for working with adults living with mental illness is combined with the opportunity to lead a variety of recreational activities, CMHA-ER is the employer for you.

Enhance your experience in program planning/evaluation while building on your group leadership skills as you work with a dynamic association that is a national leader in mental health service provision.

Responsibilities: position is responsible for the CLUB & MindWorks programs. These programs offer recreation activities to adults that encourage/enhance social interactions during the day and one to three evenings a week. Working collaboratively with the Social Recreation Assistant, program participants and volunteers, the Social Recreation Coordinator plans, facilitates and evaluates recreational programming along with supporting a variety of participant led and driven initiatives.  

- j/ P) e( }/ z* E  h5 LQualifications: you enjoy challenges, are organized/adaptable. The successful candidate has an understanding of the value/importance that social recreation has in the lives of adults living with mental illness. While working as part of a vibrant multidisciplinary team, the Social Recreation Coordinator is able to work independently.  

2 U/ P3 W2 d" ~; l. h9 M/ L/ f7 |Desired qualifications include: relevant diploma and/or equivalent combination of education/experience; minimum 2 years experience working with adults with mental illness; demonstrated knowledge of mental health/illness & recreational resources in Edmonton.
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5 P& A  h% a& [$ qPLUS: excellent oral/written communication skills; effective problem solving skills; knowledge & experience in recreation program planning & facilitation; a clear criminal record check; registration with a professional body if applicable.
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" Z7 Z- I/ D. y3 UTO APPLY - Please submit CV in confidence to:
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Michele Markham, MAP Team Leader
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F: (780) 482.7498 / E: mmarkham@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca
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/ h# D5 J( Q% {6 q9 BCourtesy: The Community Networks Group ® T: 474.6058 > C: 995.6819  
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