Nova Scotia | Disability Support Program Specialist

vor 5 Stunden

Sydney, Österreich Tideri Jobbörse Vollzeit

Department: Opportunities and Social Development
Location: SYDNEY
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 20-Jan-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program (DSP).

The Disability Support Program (DSP) is committed to fostering innovative ways to empower individuals with disabilities to pursue their vision of a fulfilling life.
We envision Nova Scotia as a place where people with disabilities can choose the life they want to live, in communities that are welcoming, inclusive, and supportive.

About Our Opportunity The Disability Support Program Specialist has a key role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of DSP services in their region.
This role is essential as you support our new community-based framework and the Human Rights Remedy, addressing systemic discrimination against persons with disabilities.

Your expertise will guide the interpretation of legislation, policies, and procedures, and you will be instrumental in recommending policy changes, providing expert advice, and ensuring services are effectively managed within allocated resources.

Primary Accountabilities As the DSP Specialist, you have a vital role in service delivery including the following key accountabilities:
Ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of the program Recommending improvements to services and programs to support communities and persons with disabilities Providing expert advice to the department staff, service providers, community partners, and clients Offering advice, support, and resolutions to complex situations Facilitating effective communication and acting as a liaison on all matters related to policy, program development, standards, quality assurance, and improvements Representing the DSP in various initiatives and projects Preparing critical documentation such as Information Notes and responses to ministerial inquiries Qualifications and Experience Completed post-secondary education in Management, Social Sciences, Disability Supports, Human/Social Services, or Health Care Related fields, plus several years of related experience.
An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

You possess a genuine passion for people and human rights, fostering a positive, strengths-based, person-centered culture.
You have several years of related experience in disability services and programs and a deep understanding of supports, programs, and resources for persons with disabilities.

Strong relationship management skills to partner with department staff, service providers, and the community Skills in interpreting information, particularly pertaining to the DSP remedy, related acts, and regulations Experience with ensuring quality assurance in a service delivery environment Experience in program management and development Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy for conflict resolution A strong background in community outreach and stakeholder engagement Working Conditions Most of your work is in a central office environment with frequently required travel to various locations across the province.
This role places considerable mental pressure on the individual, requiring high personal resiliency to meet emotional demands.

What We Offer Career development with access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in Countless career paths Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3,351.92 - $4,189.95 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve.
The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups.

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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