Share Email Opening Title Therapeutic Recreation Specialist – Adapted Sports, Recreation & Equipment Loan Service   Category Recreation and Arts   Req Number REC-24-00003   Open Date 3/22/2024   Number of Openings 1   Department Lifeskills and Recreation  Work type Regular Full-time  Grade None Specified  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 04/01/2024  Description Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, and a top 40 Canadian research hospital. Serving over 8,500 families annually in both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada. Holland Bloorview’s vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. We are an academic hospital, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and research. Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth The Position TRS is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of Therapeutic Recreation/Life Skills Programs and community-outreach initiatives for children and youth with a disability. Life skills are the problem-solving and life management skills an individual uses to function successfully in 5 areas: self, family, community, school/ job and leisure. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, The TRS collaborates with clients to develop an intervention plan that supports individual healthy lifestyles and reflects collaboration and communication with the client, family and team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Practice Collaborates with family and the interdisciplinary team to assess the client’s life skill needs and/or Therapeutic Recreation needs, develops and evaluates a plan of care which is goal directed, evidence-based and outcome focused Respects the client/family’s rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences Bases practice within framework that includes: teaching problem solving skills, experiential learning approach, calculated risk taking and modelling related to self, family, community, job and leisure Collaborates and partners with external community agencies in order to develop outreach initiatives and build capacity Recreation equipment loan service management Recreation equipment maintenance Recreation equipment client assessment Provides education to clients, families, staff, and where appropriate, students and community professionals Continually develops resources that can be used in the delivery of services Evaluates program effectiveness and makes appropriate recommendations for change Works flexible hours to meet client/family needs Complies with documentation guidelines outlined by hospital Documents accurate workload statistics Provides clinical placements for students Professional Development/Leadership Ensures the maintenance of the Standards of Care for Therapeutic Recreation and Life Skills Identifies practice issues and participates in their resolution Remains current with professional literature Research and Best Practice(s) Participates in research activities as applicable Utilizes research information to inform evidence based practice Other Responsibilities Attends and actively participates in staff meetings Identifies learning needs and establishes professional goals Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment, and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices Communicates in a timely and effective manner QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, with therapeutic recreation emphasis CTRS qualified and/or RTRO preferred Maintain updated CPR status as required Previous job related experience required Life Skills training experience preferred Experience working in the field of Therapeutic Recreation/Life skills, with children/youth with various disabilities Written and verbal English language communication skills required to effectively communicate with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary team Proven ability to measure service effectiveness and efficiency Demonstrates ability to organize time and meet deadlines Demonstrates initiative and self-direction Demonstrates ability to effectively and efficiently manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities Proven ability to work with clients, individuals and in a group setting Proven ability to be an effective member of an inter-professional team Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practice in Therapeutic Recreation Must be available to work evenings and weekends Access to a vehicle or reliable transit as required Experience with virtual care platforms and the delivery of virtual healthcare services   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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