Recreation Leader ; Access

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The City of Maple Ridge is seeking Access Support leaders to assist children with support needs aged 3 to 18 years. Candidates must be confident in adapting environments and activities to ensure children with support needs can participate alongside peers in programs. This position involves following individual support plans and personal care plans which may include feeding, toileting, and administering medications.

Training and direction regarding these processes will be communicated by parents, supervisors, and community partners. Participation and support in recreation activities, both indoors and outdoors, is required.

This position is integral to ensuring the inclusion, safety, and well-being of children & youth with individual support needs. A Recreation Leader 3 – Access Support staff work within a team of recreation leaders. Strong communication skills within a team, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt are required to create a safe and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will exercise judgment within established policies and procedures, follow verbal and written directions from supervisors, respond quickly to situations, and problem-solve options utilizing resources and their team to assist with de-escalating conflicts and situations. Candidates with experience maintaining documentation such as daily logs, incident forms and connecting with parents/guardians will be needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work, plus some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction for preschool, children, youth and adults.

Working knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the work and of modern office methods and procedures.

Working knowledge of the fundamentals of program leadership and instruction for clients with varying abilities.

Ability to participate in planning and implementing programs and activities and to provide leadership and instruction on same.

Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with program participants, parents and external agencies.

Ability to assist in leadership of volunteers and junior level staff.

Skill in the operation of equipment used in the work.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

Standard First Aid and CPR – Level

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HOURS OF WORK

This is an auxiliary position with no ongoing schedule of hours (Hours of work are governed by Schedule B (C, J) of the Collective Agreement alongside the Letter of Understanding for Workers in Children's/Youth Services and Recreation Access).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High Five Training – Principals of Healthy Child Development Certificate

MANDT training

Food Safe Certificate

20 Hours of Responsible Adult Training

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We will be recruiting candidates for the duration of the posting period.

Candidates should be preferably available between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and for the full day on school non-instructional days.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting .

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.