Program Instructor, Thrive

Program Instructor Thrive Adult Day ProgramsLocation: 1 Jim Flaherty St. Whitby ONAssignment: Hourly Rate: $21.83 per hour. We also offer access to our superb sport fitness and recreational Date: November 2026Openings: 1 You Belong!We exist to unlock potential through accessibility and to create a better barrier-free life for all Canadians. We strive to achieve this by reimagining accessibility redefining the way Canadians live work and play and by co-designing innovative solutions that address the needs of our community. To be successful our organization values being person-centred genuine flexible innovative and collaborative. As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion we welcome and encourage applications from all persons including but not limited to persons with disabilities racialized and Indigenous persons persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation and newcomers. We provide variations and accommodations at all stages of employment and are committed to improving our process to be more accessible and equitable. We understand that no one will ever meet all the qualifications or feel completely confident in performing every duty listed and thats okay! We are committed to the ongoing learning and development of our employees and gladly provide on-the-job training and mentorship. Unless it says required (bolded for emphasis) please do not let any other qualification or duty discourage you from applying. If you have any issues with the online application or have any questions about the job please email We look forward to learning more about you and how you may be the person were looking for through your application!The Position:Reporting to the Manager Thrive Adult Day Programs the Program Instructor Thrive Adult Day Program plays an essential role in supporting the programming implementation and day-to-day operations of is an adult day program for individuals over the age of 18 with developmental disabilities. Participants engage in activities that support their health and well-being through programming focused on social engagement creative expression life skills and sports and movement. Thrive provides a strong foundation of support for individuals to gain skills and achieve the goals that are most important to Youll Do:Program Design and Curriculum will collaborate with participants Thrive Leads and other Thrive Program Instructors to develop and implement innovative workshop curriculum that aligns with Thrives four pillars: social engagement sports and movement life skills and will facilitate workshops using a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) will support Thrive Leads in providing solution-focused counselling and person-centered support for participants experiencing disability and mental health will help conduct assessments to identify participants strengths needs abilities and skills to develop individualized service will help implement monitor and update comprehensive Individual Support Plans (ISPs) to support participants in fully engaging in will help implement monitor and update participant Hoping to Achieve outcomes to support participant will assist with completing daily documentation to maintain up-to-date participant and will support the Manager and Thrive Leads to collect data to track and evaluate program metrics assess gaps and measure impact of programming and service will support the Manager and Thrive Leads to identify objectives that will contribute to the creation of innovative program will support the Manager and Thrive Leads to compile reports and documentation as required by the research team funders QAM and will participate in team meetings debriefs and participant profile will develop and foster meaningful relationships with stakeholders partners collaborators Thrive Leads other Thrive Program Instructors clients families and caregivers to achieve best-in-class service You Bring:Education and ExperienceYou have post-secondary education in Social Work/Services Disability Studies Developmental Services Behavioural Sciences Therapeutic Recreation or related have experience delivering programs services and initiatives for people who experience a wide range of disabilities through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are familiar with case management behaviour management strategies curriculum development and program design development and possess strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite and CompassionYou exhibit a high level of emotional intelligence cultural sensitivity and an awareness of barriers to success including learning inspire confidence resilience and self-esteem in clients through respect acceptance and focus on strengths and have exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a proven ability to establish rapport with people of diverse and CollaborationYou have outstanding verbal and written communication skills and are comfortable presenting to large can facilitate decision-making collaborate across teams and achieve results through teamwork effective negotiation and are an effective team player with a positive attitude whose interactions demonstrate accountability authenticity and are effective in planning organizing and time management skills and able to work independently without close are self-motivated and results-oriented; you demonstrate initiative and contribute to a work environment that values and encourages RequirementsIt is required that you have a current clear vulnerable sector check (V.S.C)It is required that you have a current valid First Aid and C.P.R C / is required that you have a current and valid Food Handlers Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) - Safe Management Group Inc. OR Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) - Crisis Prevention Institute certifications is is required that you haveavailability during the day Monday Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 to Apply:Please visit our website at to apply is Tuesday September 29 2026