Social Recreation & Life Skills Coordinator

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Employment Opportunity / Canadian Mental Health Association
, M" y6 U8 D2 F( K- jFor a full job description got to:  www.cmha-edmonton.ab.ca

1 @% |  X! O) d* w" T! pProgram: 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.

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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# k) M% c+ B0 M' r6 e1 a) oQualifications: 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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- r+ c) K; j* }; H) X3 z  ]# pAdditional 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.

0 u3 m- x4 h9 _9 \: [) X# 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.

) w% U3 W& ~& }) X! KTO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:
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0 A9 L4 U6 M7 o5 S  }4 q. d: oCMHA - ER Social Recreation & Life Skills
c/o Programs Recruitment Committee, Suite 800
10045 - 111 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2M5
3 k3 E7 c% I7 E! i5 @- VF: 780.482.7498 / E: main@cmha-edmnton.ab.ca
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2 {7 X/ c$ l% z5 G0 o# f9 D0 y: [PS. Only candidates who have been selected for interviews will be contacted.