Social Recreation & Life Skills Coordinator

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Employment Opportunity / Canadian Mental Health Association
For a full job description got to:  www.cmha-edmonton.ab.ca
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Program: Children & Youth Programs / Position: Social Recreation & Life Skills Coordinator / Salary: $35,031.00 - $43,950.00 with health benefits, vacation days and flex days / Location: Edmonton / Closing date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.
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5 t+ r7 F* E5 S. {1 U  t" n& `CMHA-ER is looking for someone who is a kid at heart, who is passionate about working with children and is excited about program development. Your skills in creativity, innovation and leadership will be a definite asset.

5 y* H, @8 X" D, ?$ c0 s1 FPosition Abstract: The Children & Youth Programs provide social recreation & skill development activities for children between the ages of 6 - 15 who are experiencing behavioural difficulties, have been diagnosed with a mental illness or live in a family with someone who has a mental illness.  

Qualifications: The Social Recreation & Life Skills Coordinator is organized, possess great time management skills, enjoys a high energy environment/easily builds rapport with children. The successful candidate has experience in the coordination/implementation of recreation programs & has a working knowledge of the affect of mental illness on children.

Additional qualifications include: A relevant post-secondary human services program degree; 2 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education/experience working with children; Able to work flexible hours (including some evenings/weekends); Valid Class 4 or 5 driver's license/access to a vehicle.

PLUS: Knowledge/experience in program development, evaluation & research; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Current First Aid; Able to provide current, clear criminal record check & child abuse registry clearance.
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& s* G3 u( \7 Y+ W4 \TO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:
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CMHA - ER Social Recreation & Life Skills
1 s- d+ v9 @0 v9 t+ Sc/o Programs Recruitment Committee, Suite 800
9 k+ z4 ^2 Y1 j0 g10045 - 111 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2M5
7 E4 s9 z3 w: A. Y  kF: 780.482.7498 / E: main@cmha-edmnton.ab.ca
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PS. Only candidates who have been selected for interviews will be contacted.