Job Overview

The Program Instructor will help to provide meaningful programs to people living with intellectual disabilities. This will be done throughout several program streams and will assist participants in attaining their program and life goals. The Program Instructor will be involved with planning, implementing, and evaluating individual plans and goals with participants.

Responsibilities

- Demonstrate a cooperative work attitude and model positive work behaviors
- Work well within a team and/or individually
- Ability to support behavioral situations
- Great interpersonal abilities combined with verbal and written communication skills
- Helps to complete assessments of people applying for or moving within programs
- Support positive, qualified relationships with families and community partners
- Plan, organize, and execute programs and outings for participants
- Complete forms and reports
- Effective conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Relationship building with internal and external participants, staff, and parents
- Maintain confidentiality
- Use Microsoft Office and Google Docs, and be comfortable with general computer usage.
- Other duties as assigned

By Program

- In our Community Employment Program, assist participants with attaining their employment goals. This can include preparation for employment such as resume building, coursework, and skill building within our facility. Seek out employment opportunities in the community and partner with organizations that can assist us with this work.
- In our Home Services Nova Scotia Program, assist participants in providing basic in-home services for seniors who wish to remain in their homes. This will include basic cleaning, cooking, and companionship, along with outdoor yard work.
- In our Youth Program, assist the Program Instructor and participants in transitioning from school or home to one of our programs, in-house or in the community. Support the individual in becoming familiar with the routines and expectations in a very busy environment.




- In our Recreation Program, assist the Program Instructor and participants with activities that are self-directed through our participant council and can include such things as visits to museums, festivals, parks and trails, beaches, and exercise, sports facilities, cultural activities, and many other activities.
- In our Education Program, assist in providing educational opportunities for participants. Design and implement sessions that individuals can engage in and learn recent skills.
- In our Environmental Services Program, assist participants in learning new skills in keeping our building clean and sanitized. Assist participants in maintaining cleaning supplies for the building.

Educational Requirements

- Post-secondary education in Human Services or equivalent
- Experience and training in the Human Services field
- Candidates will be expected to have, or be willing to obtain within a designated time frame, 7 Provincial Core Competencies.

Other Requirements

- Aspects of the job can be physically demanding and require the employee to be in good overall health.
- Ability to perform all physical duties of the job
- Able to lift up to 30 Ibs (13.60 kg)
- Work can take place inside or outside, year-round.
- Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License.
- Driver's abstract is required
- Criminal record and vulnerable sector check are required.

Compensation: ($51,480.00 - $55,785.60 annually) plus vacation time, sick time, statutory holidays, pension plan, and group insurance.

Schedule: This is a Full-time position Monday to Friday 8:30 am. - 4:00 pm. On occasion evening and weekends due to operational requirements.

How to Apply: Your application must include a cover lettter and current resume. Please combine these and submit them as a word document. Email your application to Krista Conrod, Human Resources Manager at [email protected] by 4:00 pm November 20th, 2026.

Pay: $24.75-$26.85 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Program Instructor (Elmsdale)
🏢 Corridor Community Option Society
📍 Elmsdale