RECREATION & WELLNESS COORDINATOR
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 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 $54,300.00 - $57,015.00 Annually
- 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
**PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH CLEARED CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS AND CHILD INTERVENTION CHECKS (IRC) WITHIN 6 MONTHS
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,300.00-$57,015.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Work Location: In person
