Care Coordinator

2 months ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Community Services

**Location**:Multiple Locations

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:30-Sep-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**Designation Status**:
Multiple opportunities are available, in various locations across the province. Some of these opportunities may be designated to applicants who identify as Indigenous, African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons, or Persons with a Disability. To be considered for designated positions, you must self-identify.

See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.

**About Us**:
At the Department of Community Services (DCS), 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 the 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 are on a journey to implement international best practices that uphold human rights and choice to enhance the way people engage with their communities. 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. A life where individuals can build authentic relationships, explore their interests, and achieve their full potential as valued citizens in their community.

**About Our Opportunity**:
We’re hiring several Intense Planning and Support Coordinators (IPSC) a new, key role which contributes to the Human Rights Remedy, addressing systemic discrimination against persons with disabilities. In this transformative role, you'll provide person-centered, human-rights-focused planning and support, addressing systemic discrimination and promoting inclusive citizenship. You'll work closely with DSP participants, especially those transitioning from institutional facilities or requiring complex, coordinated responses, to build strong relationships and understand their unique strengths and visions for the future.

As an IPSC, you'll lead in collaborating with clinical and allied health partners, mainstream services, and local communities, fostering partnerships that enhance capacity and resilience. You'll operate with a high degree of independence and autonomy, acting as an agent of the individuals you support, ensuring their voices are heard and their decisions respected. This role requires a strength-based, trauma-informed approach, and the ability to adapt to each person's unique communication style, creating a safe space for self-expression and decision-making.

**IPSCs will be located throughout the various regions (Eastern, Northern, Central, or Western). For a list of office locations, by region, please click **here**.**

**Primary Accountabilities**:
As an IPSC, you will be accountable to provide intensive individualized support and planning, developing, analyzing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive support plans tailored to the needs and aspirations of individuals with disabilities. You will:

- Work closely with individuals and their networks, gathering and assessing information to elevate supportive decision-making, and connecting individuals with various services and professionals.
- Facilitate transition planning and coordination for individuals moving from institutional settings to community living.
- Manage multiple priorities and logistics, maintaining relationships across service providers, government agencies, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to represent and advocate for the individual's goals and needs.
- Engage in partnership and capacity building, using your extensive knowledge of multidisciplinary services to advocate for and connect individuals with the necessary resources.
- Foster integrated support planning by bringing together partners and facilitating connections to natural support networks, peer supports, and community relationships.
- Demonstrate commitment to person-directed planning, supportive decision-making, and the rights of persons with disabilities, as outlined by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You are a Licensed Professional in Nursing (RN or LPN), Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Nutritional Studies plus five (5) years of related experience. You must be currently registered, or eligible for registration, with your applicable professional association.

A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation are required (as an inclusive employer, we are committed to considering accommodations in accordance with the Human Rights Act). In addition, you have

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