Educational Program Assistant

Sackville High; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dartmouth is seeking an Educational Program Assistant to support students requiring personal care and behavioral assistance. The ideal candidate will have valid certifications including First Aid and CPR, and experience working with individuals with special needs. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a work schedule that aligns with the school year.

Benefits

Attractive work-life balance schedules

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience working with Down's Syndrome is an asset.
• Experience working with Autism is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with toileting and personal care.
• Manage behavioral targets and implement calming strategies.
• Support the use of assistive technology and catheterization.

Skills

Valid First Aid / CPR Certification

Light Lifting (up to 20 pounds)

Medium Lifting (up to 50 pounds)

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

Education

Related diploma or certificate from a recognized post secondary institution

Job description

Overview

Details :

Daily Start Time: 08:50 AM, Daily End Time: 02:56 PM

Responsibilities

• Trained or Willing to be Trained: Toileting
• Trained or Willing to be Trained: Personal Care
• Trained or Willing to be Trained: Use of Assistive Technology
• Trained or Willing to be Trained: Catheterization
• Trained or Willing to be Trained: Physiotherapy Follow-up
• Trained or Willing to be Trained: Seizure Management
• Trained or Willing to be Trained: Behaviour Management Support (Assist with implementation and tracking of behaviour targets, De-escalation strategies, Foster pro-social and conflict resolution skills, Implement calming strategies)
• Trained or Willing to be Trained: Other Medical Related Procedures

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid / CPR Certification
• Light Lifting (up to 20 pounds)
• Medium Lifting (up to 50 pounds)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

Assets

• Experience Working with Down's Syndrome
• Experience Working with Autism
• A related diploma or certificate from a recognized post secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement will be considered an asset.

HRCE offers

• Attractive schedules offering work / life balance
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits cost-shared with the employer
• Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Educational Program Assistants are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5047 (CUPE). The CUPE collective agreement can be accessed byclickingHERE

Rate of Pay

This is a 10-month position with a work schedule in accordance with the school year calendar which includes time off at Christmas, March Break and Summer break.

The starting annual salary for a 100% position is $35,817.70 including 4% vacation pay. Rates are based on a five (5) step scale with step increases occurring annually in accordance with the Collective Agreement as shown below.

EPAs are paid every two weeks with the annual salary paid across 12 months (August 1st to July 31st) for working a 10-month school year. The annual salary for term positions less than a school year is pro-rated over the length of the term.

Daily Hours of Work

• 50% Position = 3.5 hours (includes one 15 minute paid break)
• 80% Position = 6.1 hours (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks)
• 100% Position = 7.5 hours (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks)

Application

Applicants must complete the EPA Specific Questionnaire at the end of the Educational Program Assistant Resume Template.