Program Assistant (or DSW or PSW)

Iron Mines, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 11, 2026
1 position

$21–$21 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Program Assistant will provide compassionate, focused support to core members by sharing daily life and assisting with their physical, emotional, and vocational needs. They will collaborate with the team to ensure a safe environment while fostering meaningful relationships and personal growth.

Job details

Position: Assistant for a L’Arche Cape Breton Day Program Start Date: October 26th, 2026 Schedule: 35-40 hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am/8:30am-3:30pm Location: L’Arche Cape Breton Day Program Duration: Permanent Responsible to: Program Leader L’Arche Cape Breton is seeking a compassionate individual who will provide support in one of our Day Programs. Successful applicants will belong to a community setting, provide focused and caring support, and develop meaningful relationships. Assistants gain valuable life skills and opportunities for personal growth and leadership. More than a job, the L’Arche Assistant role offers an exceptional and life changing adventure in friendship and self-discovery. Major Duties and Responsibilities: * Develop a positive, supportive and mutual relationship with core member through sharing daily life together, which respects their history, choices, goals and needs. * Collaborate with team members to ensure that all physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, recreational, health and safety needs are met while maximizing their choices and participation in the decisions affecting their lives. * Help members of the program fulfill the mission of the community and the specific mandate of the program. * Provide personal care as needed. * Able to push, pull and lift up to 44 lbs as needed, and walk up to 60 minutes or 3 km per day, as required. * cleaning and housekeeping as required. Qualities of a Successful Applicant: * To understand and model L’Arche core values while engaging in all responsibilities associated with their role. * Ability to be flexible and manage the challenge of multi-faceted responsibilities and relationships. * Ability to remain calm, focused and clear in times of crisis. * Ability to be collaborative, think creatively, take direction and follow-through on commitments in a timely fashion. * Open to learn and grow; able to give and receive feedback. * Ability to directly address tensions in relationships.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Successful applicants must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 44 lbs and walking for extended periods. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility, the ability to remain calm in crises, and a commitment to the core values of the community.