Instructor for Children and Adults with Disabilities Job

This World’s Ours Centre is looking for an experienced Instructor for Children and Adults with Disabilities to join the team.

This position is permanent, full-time; 30 hours per week; $37.00 per hour. Benefits included after probation period.

The standard 6 hours shift for this position could be scheduled between 9AM and 8PM on the weekdays.

Duties:
- Design, implement, and evaluate individualized programs for children and adults with developmental, physical, and cognitive disabilities to promote independence, social integration, and life skills development;
-Develop and deliver structured, evidence-based programming that incorporates social-emotional learning, therapeutic recreation, and adaptive skill-building, while modifying instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs;
-Assess participant progress on an ongoing basis by collecting and analyzing data, and adjust program plans, teaching strategies, and behavioural supports to achieve measurable outcomes;
-Apply behaviour management and intervention techniques, including positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies, to address complex needs and support participant engagement;
-Utilize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, including communication devices and applications, to facilitate language development, participation, and independence;
-Support individuals with multiple or co-occurring disabilities by assisting with mobility, adaptive functioning, and the development of daily living and pre-vocational skills;
-Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other specialists, to implement therapeutic goals and ensure coordinated service delivery;
-Maintain accurate and detailed documentation, including progress reports and program records, and communicate regularly with case managers, families, and caregivers;
-Facilitate programming in both centre-based and community-based settings to promote inclusion and the practical application of skills in real-world environments;
- Provide guidance and support to junior staff or assistants, and ensure all programming complies with organizational standards, safety protocols, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications:
- Completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in special education, disability studies, behavioural science, psychology, or a related field is required;
- Experience working with individuals with developmental or multiple disabilities in a structured instructional or support setting is considered an asset;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement individualized programs, including goal setting, progress monitoring, and adapting strategies to meet diverse needs;
- Knowledge of behaviour management techniques, including positive behaviour support, is an asset;
- Familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, such as communication devices or applications (e.g., Speak For Yourself, PECS), is an asset;
- Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team, including working with therapists and case managers;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and communicate with families and caregivers;
- Ability to work independently and lead small groups in both centre-based and community-based environments;
- A valid Criminal Record Check is required;
- English language proficiency is required.

How to apply:
*Please do not call or apply in person.

Please email resume to: [email protected]

OR

Mail resume to:
This World’s Ours Centre
191 E 10th Avenue,
Vancouver, BC
V5T 3E5

*Please confirm in your resume that you are legally authorized to work in Canada (i.e. either a permanent resident or citizen of Canada).