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Counselor, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)Join to apply for the Counselor, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time) role at City of Ottawa / Ville dOttawaCounselor, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Counselor, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time) role at City of Ottawa / Ville dOttawaRequisition ID: 18096Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.Service: Complexes, Aqua & Specialized ServicesEmployment Type: Multiple Part-time Permanent positions - Up to 24 hours/weekVarious Shifts: Days, Evenings, WeekendsAffiliation: CUPE 503 PT Rec & CultSalary Information: $17.571 - $18.971per hour (2024 rates of pay)Location: Various locationsCity: Ottawa, ONJob Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility ServicesApplication Close: 07/06/2026Job SummaryParks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.You are responsible for assisting with all functions relating to the delivery of a Therapeutic Recreation / Life Skills Day Program.Education And ExperienceCompletion of college diploma in related field or equivalent experience with Special Needs clients.Minimum of 1 to 3 years of related experience with Adults with DisabilitiesCERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCESCurrent Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificatesCrisis Prevention/Intervention training certificateAODA Customer Service/IASR TrainingErgonomic Lifts and Transfers trainingKNOWLEDGEComfort level and expertise with different disability groups (physical, developmental, etc.)Legislation protecting rights of special needs clients, populationsClient careCity of Ottawa and Parks & Recreation Branch Policies and ProceduresKnowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.Training in medical client careCompetencies, Skills And AbilitiesAbility to lead small groupsCreativeFlexibleAdvanced Communication SkillsDisplays initiativeWhat You Need To KnowLanguage Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawas satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. 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