CLASSIFICATION: MENTAL HEALTH LEISURE AIDEDEPARTMENT: WELLNESS & RECOVERY CENTREPOSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUNDUNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPDSTATUS: FULL-TIMEREASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENTWAGE RATE: $31.74 - $35.15Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Mental Health Leisure Aide works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a range services for clients who have substance use and mental health issues. The Mental Health Leisure Aide's primary responsibility is to plan, organize and implement leisure/recreation programming for individuals and groups. The Mental Health Leisure Aide will work with the clients/families and treatment team to actively help rehabilitate each client to achieve their maximum functional level through planned therapeutic programs. This position is initially targeted to work in the Wellness and Recovery Centre with the understanding that the Mental Health Leisure Aide is a member of the Mental Health and Addictions Department and as such may be assigned to another program as needed.Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:RequiredDiploma or Degree in the field of Leisure Studies/Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation or KinesiologyMinimum of 2 years recent related experience working with addiction or mental health client populationCPR certification beneficialDemonstrated knowledge of recovery philosophy and trauma informed careDemonstrated ability to provide direction on a one-on one basis or in a group setting pertaining to leisure or recreation activitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills required,



with both the public and interdisciplinary team membersDemonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities and tasks and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Physical ability to do job duties as assigned; demonstrated knowledge of body mechanics to prevent musculoskeletal injuriesDemonstrated commitment to continuing educationProven ability to adapt readily to changeResults oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely resultsExcellent organizational and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, analytical thinking and initiativeDemonstrated computer software knowledge and experience including proficiency in Microsoft suite of products and database softwareAbility to work all shiftsPossession of a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License, insurance coverage and personal vehicle - travel is requiredRecent satisfactory performance and attendance recordsDemonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores' values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share AccountabilityAdvocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudesComply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a secure and healthy work environment

📌 Mental Health Leisure Aide 438-26 (Owen Sound)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound