EMILY FLINN

82 Northcliffe Dr., Halifax, N.S., B3T 1S7

*(902) 877-3759*
emmflinn@gmail.com

Education
Bachelor of Science in Recreation 2013-2017
Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S.
High School Graduate 2010-2013
Halifax West High School, Halifax, N.S.

Certification
CTRS: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist through the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Nov. 2017
Certification (NCTRC).

Employment
Specialized Inclusion Support Coordinator: 2017
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Parks and Recreation:
Needham Pool and Recreation Centre, Citadel Community Centre and George Dixon Centre
- Pilot project
- Collaborate with Community Recreation Coordinators and Summer Managers at multiple camps
around Halifax Peninsula.
- Develop and implement inclusive recreation programs during summer months
- Develop and implement staff training
- Coach and assist summer staff in areas of implementing behavior management strategies,
personal care and develop inclusive program modifications to support inclusive programming
- Assist with interviewing and hiring Summer Inclusion Support Workers
- Develop and implement individualized plans to support participants (i.e.: picture schedules, social
stories, communication folders, etc.)
- Maintain appropriate documentation
- Maintain confidential information
- Communicate goals and strategies between families, staff and participants
- Support and communicate with parents and guardians through the summer
- Create documentations to gather information
- Communicate with parents and guardians throughout the summer
The Club Inclusion (SCRI Society: The Club)
St. James Anglican Church, 2668 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax.
Non-profit organization for individuals of all ages and all disabilities. The Club strives to build the connections
and sense of belonging that make our community stronger while also building relationships with the wider
community, in the hope that we can all be included and have many choices and opportunities in our lives.
The Club Session Leader: 2016-Current
- Plan, organize and facilitate programs accessible for all needs and ages
- Organize special events and community meetings
- Promote inclusion
- Promote healthy living
- Encourage involvement within the community
- Promote independence
- Manage and support volunteers
- Ensure activities are inclusive and safe
 The Club Summer Camp Operations Manager: 2016
- Plan, organize and facilitate week long programs for individuals with different abilities
- Encourage inclusion
- Manage budgeting, camp banking and payments
- Ensure clear communication between families, participants and staff
- Create back up plans in case of emergency
- Develop and implement the risk management plan at all times
- Monitor program process and maintain records
- Provide a safe environment for all
- Organization of camper personal information
- Provide personal care
- Experience with wheelchairs
- Camp preparation for fellow counselors and staff
- Budget camp outings and bus rentals

Respite Worker 2016-Current

Halifax, NS
- Multiple one on one work with individuals with disabilities
- Promote socializations and creativity
- Provide a safe environment for the individuals needs
- Ensure activities are inclusive and safe
- Personal care
- Promote independence

Maskwa Aquatic Club- Adventure Camp Leader Summer 2014 & 2015
91 Saskatoon Ave, Halifax, NS B3M 2B8
- Created and implemented recreation activities for children
- Used first aid skills on a daily basis
- Lead kayaking and canoeing independently
- Experience with allergies and children with disabilities
- Conflict resolution and communication with parental guardians

Therapeutic Recreation Internship

Dartmouth General Hospital- TA Consult Service 2017

325 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The TA Consult Service is an inpatient service through recreation therapy for patients that are exhibiting
challenging behaviours and may be a danger to themselves, others or need support with discharge.
- Rehabilitation and Supportive Care portfolio
- Acute care setting
- Working with individuals with challenging behaviours
- Using recreation and leisure to cure responsive behaviours
- Working interprofessional with a team
- Assessing individuals and implementing appropriate interventions
- Setting appropriate goals
- Decrease responsive behaviours
- Managing a large case load
- Supervising multiple Therapeutic Assistants
- Revision of the Comprehensive Program Plan
Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre 2017
- Group and individual outings
- Programming planning
- Leading programs
- Adapted WII for individuals with decreased functional ability
 Dalhousie Volunteer Events
S.M.I.L.E. Day- Leisure Education 2016
- Developed, implemented and evaluated a leisure education workshop/activity/initiative for
students with mental health needs
- Educate students about the benefits of recreation for health and wellbeing
- Apply strategies/skills to use leisure/recreation to manage stress/maintain good mental health
- Awareness of personal needs, motivations, strengths and interests related to recreation and leisure
participation
- Awareness of community (including university community) resources
- Strategies to overcome barriers to taking action on leisure-related goals
- New leisure-related skills across physical, creative, social, expressive, cognitive activity domains

Zumba Fundraiser- Program Planning 2016

- Community fundraiser for a non profit organization
- Plan, implement and evaluate a program
- Promote healthy lifestyle
- Stay within budget
- Promote event and sell tickets
- Ensure the event was accessible for all
- Ensure safety for all participants
- Develop and implement the risk management plan at all times

Volunteer Work

SCRI Society: The Club 2014-2016

Supper Club 2016
Special Olympics Training 2014
Maskwa Aquatic Club 2011
Halifax Recreational Summer Day Camp 2009-2010

Training, Awards and Accomplishment

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRC) November 18, 2017

Interprofessional Health Education Certification May 31, 2017
Mental Health and Recreation Training 2017
Autism Nova Scotia Training 2017
Challenging Behaviors in Youth- Strategies for Intervention training 2016
TRACC member 2014 &2016
First-Aid and CPR-C Certified November 9, 2016
Honor Roll Halifax West High School 2010 & 2012
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Certified 2010
High Five (Healthy Minds for Healthy Children) Certified 2008

References:
Noreen Guptill: Inclusion & Accessibility Specialist with Parks and Recreation HRM: CTRS, BREC
Telephone: 902-490-4410 or 902-292-0885 Email: guptiln@halifax.ca

Danielle Taylor: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at the Dartmouth General Hospital
Internship Supervisor
Telephone: 902-465-8480 or 902-237-0627 Email: danielle.taylor@nshealth.ca

Alice Evans: Parent of Respite Work and Executive Director at The Club Inclusion
Telephone: 902-478-1917 Email: alice@theclubinclusion.com