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: (phone hidden) 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

Perks

- 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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