Jill Ellison, MS, CTRS

Experience

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  The Hawthorn Center

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Recreation Therapist/Lifeguard
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  HOME AND COMMUNITY RECREATION THERAPY

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Recreation Therapist
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  Detroit Medical Center

  Sept 2010 - Apr 2012

  Recreation Therapist
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  City of Seattle

  Apr 2012 - Jul 2020

  Seattle Parks and Recreation Specialized Programs offers year-round activities for people of all ages who have disabilities:After School ProgramsSpecial OlympicsAdaptive SportsSummer CampsField TripsOvernight TripsArts, Fitness, Social, and Leisure Skill-Building ClassesAs the youth recreation specialist, I managed programming for people ages 4-21. This role worked closely with community partners and the Seattle Public School District to connect families and participants with appropriate recreation programs. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. Show less Sound Steps is a city-wide walking program designed to get adults age 50+ moving and gaining the health benefits of regular exercise, while building social connections and having fun! Programs include free weekly walking groups, monthly hikes, and a half marathon training program. Food & Fitness programs are offered at three different community centers and serve King County's Vietnamese, Korean, and Ethiopian/Eritrean elders, many of whom are refugees. Participants gather twice a week to share a nutritious and culturally relevant hot meal. Activities and other resources are provided on-site, such as fitness classes, ESL classes, and referral services. As the director for these programs, I coordinated a variety of health and wellness activities for adults age 50 and better through Seattle Parks and Recreation's Lifelong Recreation unit. My position worked closely with volunteers, community partners, and business sponsors. Show less

  • Senior Recreation Specialist

    Oct 2017 - Jul 2020

  • Recreation Specialist

    Feb 2015 - Nov 2017

  • Recreation Leader

    Apr 2012 - Feb 2015
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  Seattle Adaptive Sports

  Apr 2020 - May 2022

  Program Director

  Seattle Adaptive Sports provides recreational and competitive adaptive sports opportunities for people with physical disabilities. As the director of this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, I was responsible for managing a full slate of essential activities to ensure seamless operational leadership for the organization.

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  Sage Eldercare Solutions

  Oct 2022 - now

  Hummingbird Project Manager

  The Hummingbird Project is an organization devoted to providing services and products that promote quality of life for older adults—whether at home or in a community setting. The goal of The Hummingbird Project is to cultivate joy, engage curiosity, and foster personal expression. We seek to bring happiness and delight to our clients by ensuring the fullness of life. We hope that clients will recognize the beauty in the world around them and the beauty within themselves.