Program Coordinator/facilitator

4 weeks ago

New Glasgow, Canada Autism Nova Scotia Full time

**Program summary**:
Autism Nova Scotia is a community-based organization that builds understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals on the Autism Spectrum and their families through leadership, advocacy, training, and programming across the lifespan.

The Program Facilitator will work in collaboration with the Cumberland County Autism Support Coordinator and AV Chapter Program Committee to locally plan, implement and evaluate inclusive social, recreation/leisure, life skills and educational programs for the regional autism center. Programs will take place at community locations across the region. The Program Coordinator/Facilitator will support the recruitment and management of volunteers for implementing programs and organize/plan special events as needed.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Provide direct program support to children, youth, adults, and families with ASD in a community-based setting(s)
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate social/recreational programs. This may include promoting programs, organizing registration for participants, and booking outings, activities, and facilities.
- Provide positive role modeling/mentoring and support to volunteers, autistic individuals and families who attend programs.
- Accountable for participants’ health, safety, and whereabouts during the program delivery
- Adherence to a high ethical standard of support for any person living with autism; respecting individuals rights to be treated with dignity and respect; high discretion & respect for confidentiality a must.
- Ensure good communication with staff, parents, and programmers.
- Recruiting and managing program and committee volunteers
- Provide education/training for autism supports and strategies as needed
- Organize and implement special events, as needed
- Adhere to any other duties that may be assigned

**Qualifications**:

- A post-secondary education in a related field/program preferred or equivalent experience accepted
- A clear, current Criminal background Check, Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Search is required
- Up to date first aid and CPR Certification is considered an asset
- Up to date NVCI is considered an asset

**Minimum Knowledge and Experience**:

- Knowledge and experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of evidence-based strategies for supporting individuals with autism
- Knowledge and experience in planning and facilitating recreation-based activities and community events

**Minimum Skills and Abilities**:

- Must be passionate about inclusion
- Must have good organizational and time management skills
- Volunteer management skills and ability to recruit and support program volunteers
- Professional and uses good judgement regarding client interactions, relationships, and safety
- Comfortable with a dynamic work environment, and willing to work in a variety of settings
- Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing groups
- Good communication skills (written and oral)
- Calm professional demeanor under pressure
- Reliable and Responsible
- Ability to work independently and work collaboratively with a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to be on their feet for long periods of time.

**Essential and Other Related Job Duties**:

- A valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
- **As a Proof of Vaccination organization, all Autism Nova Scotia staff are required to be fully vaccinated. Those who cannot be vaccinated due to medical, religious, or cultural reasons must wear a mask at all times, practice social distancing, and sanitize their hands upon entry while inside Autism Nova Scotia offices or community program spaces. In addition, proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the last 48-72 hours will be required.**_

**Salary**:$15.50/hour, 5 hours per week

**Accommodations**: Please state any interview accommodations (required) in your cover letter

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 5 per week

**Salary**: $15.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- New Glasgow, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

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