Inclusive Support Program Employee

Job Description:

Position Title: Inclusive Support Program Employee
Reports To: Program and Community Engagement Director
Employment Type: Contract (With The Opportunity To Lead To Permanent)

Salary: $17.00/hr

Hours: Mainly Monday to Friday Mornings/Days Based On Members’ Needs – Possible Program Hours being: 6:30am to 9:00am and 2:30pm to 6:00pm
Location: Summerside, PEI

Benefits: If Position Turns To Permanent (Over 20 Hours Per Week)

Position Summary
The Inclusive Support Program Employee provides individualized assistance and supervision to a designated member requiring direct support. This role ensures the member’s safety, engagement, and inclusion in all program activities, while fostering opportunities for social, emotional, and intellectual growth in a respectful and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities
Supervision & Safety

• Ensure the member is supervised at all times in a safe and supportive environment.
• Respond appropriately to incidents and apply behavior management strategies.
• Administer routine first aid as needed.
• Observe participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, and enforce safety regulations.

Program Delivery

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to the member’s individual needs.
• Adapt conventional teaching methods to support learning and participation.
• Encourage social interaction and skill development.
• Modify activities and schedules as required, to meet the needs of the member.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the member throughout the program.
• Participate in general programming activities as needed.
• Design activities that promote success and confidence for the member.
• Light cleaning as required.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with the Program Director to define appropriate activities for the member.
• Maintain positive working relationships with other staff members.
• Communicate concerns or observations promptly to the Inclusion and Behaviour Support Coordinator.
• Cooperate with the entire staff to support the welfare of the Club and its members.
• Assist in programs when the member is not present.

Compliance

•  Adhere to all provincial, federal, and organizational policies related to health, safety, and liability.
• Follow board policies, designated work hours, and dress code requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt instructions, activities, and materials for children with diverse learning needs.
• Ability to lead, guide, encourage, and support participants.
• Creativity and flexibility to modify schedules or tasks to meet a member’s needs.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to share observations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Dependability.

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