Child and Family Wellbeing Specialist
2 weeks ago
The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Child and Family Wellbeing Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our department, you will play a critical role in contributing to the development, planning, monitoring, budgeting, and evaluation of effective policies and procedures.
Primary Accountabilities- Interpret and clarify legislation, standards, policies, and procedures for staff, management, clients, supported agencies, and the community, and develop program and service delivery improvements.
- Recommend legislative, regulatory, and policy changes to meet changing client needs and resource allocations, through consultation with staff at all levels, with community groups, and with other provincial departments.
- Provide expert advice, program performance results, and other statistical data related to Child Welfare prevention and early intervention programs in the region to senior management, by developing and implementing systems to monitor performance and program costs at the regional level.
- Foster community collaboration and program support and development, by advising and negotiating with community organizations in the region on collaborative delivery of services that promote the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families and sustain them over the long-term.
- Coordinate and integrate the prevention and early intervention services provided in the Region by service providers, including government organizations, community groups, and individuals to ascertain what assistance/support is being requested or offered that supports Departmental goals and clients.
- Provide support and discretion to program professionals, supervisors, and managers by proposing solutions to complex/problematic cases in a timely fashion.
- Facilitate effective communication within the service delivery continuum, and between service delivery and program division (Head Office), by acting as liaison with program divisions in head office on all matters related to policy, program development, standards, delivery models, and system enhancements.
- Research and prepare case-specific briefing notes, letters, and Ministerial Inquiry responses.
You have a bachelor's degree in clinical areas related to health and/or social science or other related fields; a related Master's degree will be considered an asset.
Computer capabilities such as Word, Excel, and Outlook are required. You must have excellent organizational skills, strong and effective communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal abilities which are critical to the successful performance of this position. You must be strategically orientated and can engage and mobilize various community partners and stakeholders. You must be able to demonstrate a positive profile while making difficult decisions within a complex multi-system environment. You are highly motivated, adaptable to change, and have demonstrated experience in situations requiring innovative and proactive solutions.
Your creativity and problem-solving abilities are critical to effectively respond to complex, sensitive issues and to recommend actions impacting vulnerable Nova Scotians. You employ strong analytical skills and develop resourceful strategies in partnership with community-based organizations.
LEADS Leadership FrameworkThe Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains include Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation.
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Benefits and Working ConditionsThe Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits, including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
You will have daily contact with the public, various Government Departments, as well as other local Agencies and Institutions. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
Additional InformationThis position's worksite location is flexible within the northern region of DCS's catchment area; the actual office you will work within is flexible and to be discussed during the offer negotiation stage. There is a lot of travel in this position and not necessarily office-based.
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