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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