Part Time Program Educator

2 months ago


Truro, Canada Autism Nova Scotia Full time

**PART TIME PROGRAM EDUCATOR**

**UNDERSTANDING - ACCEPTANCE - INCLUSION**

**About Autism Nova Scotia **

Autism Nova Scotia is a national leader in providing social, educational, and employment supports for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, caregivers, and professionals. Our vision is a society where people with ASD can live their lives to the fullest. This vision informs our day-to-day operations and provides a philosophy that revolves around person-focused supports, strength-based approaches, and community-oriented learning opportunities.

Autism Nova Scotia delivers programming in Halifax and in nine communities across Nova Scotia through our Regional Autism Centres. Our three program divisions are: Social & Community Inclusion; Employment Support; and Family and Caregiver Support.

**Position**:Part Time Program Educator

**Department**: Employment & Community Transitions Department

**Location**:Truro Chapter (339 Willow Street)

**Job Type**:Part Time; 2-year contract with possibility for extension

**Hours**:20 hours per week (some evenings)

**Travel (frequency)**:Local - Frequent

**Accountability**:The Program Educator is accountable to the Program Coordinator

**What you will be doing **

Autism Nova Scotia is seeking a passionate, committed professional to join its Employment & Community Transitions Department. As a Program Educator, you will be responsible for facilitating the Community Leadership (CL) program. CL is a program designed to support Autistic youth / youth on the autism spectrum aged 14-18 in enhancing skills and knowledge within their communities. Through a person directed approach, CL staff support participants with goal setting, community engagement, and skill building. The Program Educator plays a key role in supporting participants as they work towards their goals and exercise self-determination within the community.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a regional and national leader, and as part of a broader wrap-around programming and services team that works with autistic individuals to reach their leadership, employment and community engagement goals.

**What we are looking for **

A highly motivated team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in their role and who strives for excellence each day. They think broadly, have a drive to transform lives, desire to change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.

**General Duties**:

- Facilitate weekly sessions to a group
- Prepare materials prior to sessions
- Train and supervise Community Coaches and volunteers
- Attend team meetings
- Support participants at group discussion, volunteer experience and 1-to-1 sessions
- Conduct performance reviews twice annually for Community Coaches
- Respond to participant and family requests
- Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to ensure exceptional programming and support is delivered
- Assist participants in identifying individual goals and working towards them
- Conduct outreach and recruit community partners for volunteer experiences
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners
- Provide Autism education to community partners, as requested
- Collect and compile program data and individual success stories
- Accurately collect data using ShareVision (Participant Information Storage Software) and other systems to track cohort duration and impact of community leadership
- Adhere to all Autism NS policies and procedures
- Other duties as required

**Education and Experience**:

- Experience working with youth and adults with disabilities (Autism preferred)
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in a related field
- Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License and use of a reliable vehicle for community visits
- Must be comfortable driving on all types of roads, distances, and weather
- Able to meet the physical nature of the job; must be able to life up to 50lbs occasionally
- Clear, current Criminal Records Check

**Skills**:

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team;
- Proficiency in MS Office Applications and client information management software;
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills;
- Strong written communication skills, excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
- Resourcefulness in solving problems

Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing why you believe you are the best match for this role.

**Employment Requirement**:

- A clear criminal record check including the vulnerable sector check.
- A clear, current Child Abuse Registry Check.

**What to expect at Autism Nova Scotia...**

You’ll celebrate the uniqueness of all individuals.

You’ll make a difference.

You’ll be surrounded by passionate and committed individuals who work together to improve quality of life through our services

You’ll find a place to grow and develop.

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