Operational Support
Achieve Program Assistant (TS10)
Education
IT Campus
Halifax, Nova Scotia
School of Access Education and Language
Position: Term Full Time
Commencing approximately March 3, 2025 and ending approximately May 30, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59pm, January 2, 2025
Competition No. 2425-410
Salary range: $XXXX to $XXXX annually
What you will be doing…
- The Achieve program uses a student-directed model of delivery to further prepare students for life after high school. Working with the principles of person-centered planning ooutcomes support growth and self-determination, wellness, and employability and community engagement. As a member of the Achieve team this position will support the development of relationships and interdependence of Achieve students at home, work and in community.
- Learners in the Achieve Program take part in college life and experience hands-on activities and workshops in this transition program. They are guided through a person-centered process of developing personal goals and action plans for employment, independent living, and social networking. Classroom and campus experiences create a foundation for learning essential & employability skills. Applied learning experiences on campus and in the community provide job shadowing, and work experience. The Achieve Program not only helps students transition to employment but in some case NSCC core programs.
- The Program Assistant supports the Achieve Coordinator and/or Employment Specialist in the daily activities of working with and supporting students to achieve the program outcomes.
- As a member of the Achieve Program team you will work closely with employers, the business community and service providers. You will also provide support and guidance that will enable Achieve students to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for independent living
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant college diploma in social services or a related discipline. Experience and/or certification in adult education would be considered an asset.
- You have a minimum of two years of recent and related occupational experience supporting persons with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.
- You have demonstrated experience working with individuals with social and emotional issues and working with employers and supporting young people with disabilities in developing life skills and transitioning to independent living.
- Occupational experience that includes supporting the facilitation of workshops or small groups.
- You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology, and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work
Relevant Skills and Knowledge
- You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
- You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization
- You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
- Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
- You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in supportive workplace strategies
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
- You are a strong communicator
- You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to small group facilitation and community engagement
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
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