Overview
The THRIVE Program Worker plans, delivers, and documents structured recreational and community-engagement programming for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness in SASHA's supported housing program. This role sustains year-round programming momentum, with particular emphasis on the fall and winter months and ensures activities are consistently aligned with each client's Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals.

Duties

- Direct Program Delivery (50% of allocated time): Plan and lead daily low-cost recreational activities, weekly in-house programming, and monthly special events for THRIVE participants.
- Out-of-Town Trip Planning & Logistics (15% of allocated time): Organize and coordinate four to six annual out-of-town cultural and educational experiences, including transportation, budgeting, and attendance tracking.
- ISP Alignment & Outcome Documentation (20% of allocated time): Align programming with each client's quarterly Individual Support Plan goals; track and document participation, engagement, and outcome data for client files and program reporting.
- Coordination & Communication (15% of allocated time): Liaise with the Program Supervisor, Client Support Workers,



and Recovery Alberta treatment teams to ensure programming supports each client's broader care and recovery plan.

Skills & Qualifications

- Experience or training in recreation therapy, community support work, or a related human services field.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care practices for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Ability to build and sustain trusted rapport with clients over extended periods.
- Experience coordinating logistics for group activities and community outings.
- Strong documentation skills for outcome tracking and reporting to funders and treatment teams.

Job Requirement

- Provide a clear Criminal Record Check including the Vulnerable Sector
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Provide a clear 3-year Driver's Abstract
- Provide 2 supervisory references

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 – 14.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Versatile schedule

Application question(s):

- Can you provide a CLEAR 3-year Driver's Abstract

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Criminal Record Check including the Vulnerable Sector (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 THRIVE Program Worker (Lethbridge)
🏢 The Southern Alberta Self-help Association
📍 Lethbridge