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Day Program Instructor - job post

South Shore Community Service Association (Bonny Lea Farm)
Lunenburg, NS
$24.76–$27.52 an hour - Permanent, Part-time, Full-time, Casual

Job details

Pay

  • $24.76–$27.52 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time
  • Casual
  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekends as needed
  • Evenings as needed
  • Monday to Friday

Location

Lunenburg, NS

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Dental care
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance
  • Company pension

Full job description

Day Program Instructor

Job Type: 1 Full-Time (40hrs/week) and 1 Full-time Term (40hrs/week) 2-3 Reserve/Casual

Posted: September 9, 2026

Salary: Step 1- $24.76/hour; Step 6- $27.52/hour

Anticipated start date of October 2026

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 in psychology, sociology, human kinetics or a graduate of a recognized Human Services, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, or related program.
  • Willing to Train: We are willing to support you to gain experience and earn 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
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation rates
  • Opportunities to learn and grow your skills
  • Pension Plan

Work Environment

  • Shifts usually between 8am-4:30pm (M-F) but regular 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!

By Midnight September 23, 2026 - 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.

Pay: $24.76-$27.52 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Work Location: In person

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