Job Description

Day Program Instructor

Job Type: 1-3 Full-Time (40hrs/week) and 1-3 Part-Time (24hrs/week)

Posted: August 29, 2025

Salary: Step 1- $21.79/hour; Step 5- $23.63/hour

Anticipated start date of September 2025

Are you passionate about empowering adults with disabilities to live full, connected lives? As a

Day Program Instructor

, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to build independence, form meaningful social connections, and actively engage in their community. Our programs focus on personal growth, skill-building, inclusion, and having fun--and we're growing! We need more dedicated, compassionate team members like you to help expand our day program offerings and make an even bigger impact.

About You

You are prepared to experience joy and fulfilment on a daily basis You honour Participants' choices and respect their personal perspectives, values, beliefs, and preferences You are flexible and embrace a workplace where no two days are the same You possess an entrepreneurial spirit and are creative You are open to trying new things and supporting others to do the same You believe everyone deserves the chance to learn, grow, and succeed You are a team player who is committed to a high-level of workplace professionalism You embrace a person-centered approach to support
Responsibilities and Duties

Supervision and support of Participants Provide engaging activities when work is not available or chosen Organize group activities and be able to support our community partners Teaching/Assisting Participants to learn new skills Effectively communicate with Participants, co-workers, supervisors Administer medications Train new staff as required Transport Participants in organizational vehicles to community events, work, volunteer opportunities, Effectively support mental wellbeing with sensitivity & care Work as part of a collaborative team
Minimum Qualifications

Preferred: University degree or a graduate of a recognized Human Services, education, business, or related program.

Willing to Train

: We have a trainee program where you earn wages as you gain experience and certifications. Possession or willingness to obtain all 7 Provincial Core Competencies (Fire & Life Safety, Health & Personal Care, Medication Awareness, Individual Program Planning, Crisis Intervention, Behavioural Supports, Standard First Aid/ CPR-C) , along with food handler's certificate Asset: Experience working with or supporting people living with a physical and/or intellectual disability. Demonstrated experience developing appropriate relationships in a helping or supporting capacity Effective oral and written communication skills Asset: Alternative communication abilities Asset: business/social enterprise related experience or education Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team Valid NS Driver's License Possession or willingness to obtain Class 4 driver's license Acceptable Driving record/abstract Suitable Criminal Records Check & Vulnerable Sector Search
Benefits

Competitive compensation rates Opportunities to learn and grow your skills 7% RRSP Matched
Work Environment

Shifts usually between 8am-4:30pm (M-F) but weekends and evenings may be required to support our social enterprises or supported employment program. May require operation of different styles of passenger vehicles May experience crisis situations, which place the safety and well-being of employees/participants in jeopardy May work singularly or in tandem with other staff May be required to perform personal care May be exposed to bodily fluids, viruses & common illnesses May involve: working indoors (noise, heat, interruption), outdoors (cold, heat, fumes, odours, irritants) in dusty, noisy environments, lifting & carrying, and with various equipment (manufacturing, farming, cooking, cleaning, woodworking)
Join us!

Submit

both

your resume and cover letter for consideration for this position. Submit to: Joanne DeLong, Human Resources/Financial Coordinator. Email, Fax: 902-275-2567 or in person at 5 Collicutt Road, Chester, NS B0J 1J0. Please note only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.79-$23.63 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person