Lead recreation and wellness programming at Nanaimo Correctional Centre while supporting women's community reintegration and resource access. This temporary full time role is onsite in Nanaimo, BC.Bonaventure Support Services seeks a Recreation and Community Release Support Worker for women inmates in a newly redeveloped unit. You will deliver therapeutic activities, develop fitness plans, support healthy living, and help short-term inmates prepare for release. The work combines recreation leadership, trauma-informed practice, and community-resource navigation.Key Responsibilities:Lead recreational and therapeutic activities tailored to individual needsCoordinate workshops, wellness events, and fitness assessmentsEducate inmates about nutrition, exercise,



and stress managementTrack progress and maintain service recordsCollaborate with correctional staff and community agenciesRequirements:Experience in recreation therapy, community support, or related fieldsStrong communication, planning, and organizational skillsUnderstanding of trauma-informed practice and social determinantsAbility to maintain professional boundaries with diverse populationsSatisfactory Criminal Record Check and required facility trainingApply recreation leadership, wellness programming, and empathetic communication while supporting women through healing and reintegration services.

📌 Recreation Support Worker Corrections (Nanaimo)
🏢 Bonaventure Support Services
📍 Nanaimo