Job Description

We are hiring an Inclusion Support Worker to work with our amazing 23 yr old son with Autism & Intellectual Disability.

LOCATION
Clayton Park area, HRM, near the intersection of Dunbrack & Willett

WAGE
$20/hr plus expenses & mileage

HOURS OF WORK
Starting

February 1, 2026:

Monday 8:30-10:30 Tuesday 8:30-2:00 Wednesday-Thursday-Friday 8:30-12:30 This could be shared between two people. There will also be opportunities for occasional fill-in, evenings, and possibly weekends.
REQUIREMENTS
Interest in building connections in community

Driver's licence. Having your own car is preferred but not essential
First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
Recent Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sectors Check

JOB DESCRIPTION:
In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team of support workers, as well as a member of our son's person-centered planning community. Your role is to support him to engage and participate in a wide range of community activities, including recreation, physical fitness, volunteer and employment. This will involve learning about and understanding what his goals are, and facilitating his activities and connections in community. You will also help coach him to become more independent in his activities of daily living. The ideal candidate is energetic, positive, imaginative, resourceful, motivating, and collaborative.

THE RIGHT PERSON IS:
Interested in building community and connecting people
Committed to supporting people to be independent and self-sufficient
Able to read and respond to non-verbal communication
Flexible, responsive, imaginative, motivating, and positive
Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
Eager to learn and looking for a challenge
Ready to work collaboratively as part of a team, and also independently
Skilled at problem-solving and can handle challenging situations calmly and effectively.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Application question(s):

What do you understand about the rights of people with disabilities to make a good life in community? What does belonging mean in this instance? Please tell us why this position is a good fit for you.
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Location:

Halifax, NS (required)
Work Location: In person