Nova Scotia Community College

Reporting directly to the Academic Chair, School of Access, Education and Language, you will be responsible for the development and provision of the Achieve program. In addition, this position will provide leadership and guidance in the promotion, planning, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of the Achieve program.

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 and 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 cases into other NSCC core programs.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in social services or a related discipline. Experience and/or certification in adult education would be considered an asset. Certification as a Career Development Practitioner would be considered an asset.

• You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience. Your occupational experience includes demonstrated experience supporting persons with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder and working with individuals with social and emotional issues.

• Demonstrated experience in leadership and promoting team environments.

• Occupational experience that includes working with young adults who have learning differences would be considered an asset.

• Experience in preparing, delivering, and evaluating curriculum and training for students requiring specialized support.

• Experience that includes working closely with high school guidance counsellors and the recruitment of students into specialized programs would be considered an asset.

• Occupational experience that includes liaising with external partners would be considered an asset.

• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, Learning Management Systems (such as Brightspace), and Enterprise Resource Planning software (such as PeopleSoft).

• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.

• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.

• You have experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.

• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues.

• 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 Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• You are a strong communicator.

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to experience in the coordination of services, work, events, and logistics for small groups.

• You are dedicated to life-long learning and have shown a continued interest in enhancing your personal and professional skills.

• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to tracking progress for current students and tracking prospective student application status.

• You show a strong commitment to community involvement and have experience networking with local service providers and Regional Centers for Education.

• You show a strong commitment to community involvement, ideally with individuals or groups with unique challenges.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

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 Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.