Social Recreation & Life Skills Coordinator

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Employment Opportunity / Canadian Mental Health Association
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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.

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.
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Position 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.  
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$ t" w2 F0 E* I9 J" M; j& ~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.
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5 n7 A9 H( F; bAdditional 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.
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/ ^4 [0 l# L3 [. K5 @+ A5 E+ k4 [# b0 rPLUS: 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.

TO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:

CMHA - ER Social Recreation & Life Skills
c/o Programs Recruitment Committee, Suite 800
10045 - 111 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2M5
F: 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.