Opportunities: Manager

Competition # : 47493 

Department: Justice

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG 

Closing Date: 08-Dec-25  (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Community Corrections has 22 offices across the province from Yarmouth to Sydney and is responsible for the supervision of both adult and young persons serving community-based sentences. The sentences include probation, conditional sentence, custody and supervision, conditional supervision and Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision. Probation officers also supervise those released from custody on conditional releases and prepare pre-sentence investigations to assist the Courts in the sentencing process. Evidence based Program facilitation and supports to specialized courts in areas of domestic violence, mental health and wellness are also part of the role of a Probation Officer as well as Restorative Justice casework and collaboration with community justice agencies.

Five adult correctional facilities and one youth centre provide the safety and security of person in custody while providing programs that address dynamic criminogenic factors to assist with their successful, reintegration back into the community.

Nova Scotia Correctional Services utilizes an evidence-based approach in both Community Corrections and custodial facilities. Core Correctional Practices (CCP) is the foundational practice that drives reintegration and rehabilitation practices deployed within Correctional Services. Correctional Services takes a collaborative, trauma informed approach to case management by providing gender specific, culturally responsive programs and services to address vulnerabilities and instill a sense of personal – value. Correctional case management practices involve connecting persons in custody and community with appropriate services to reduce the likelihood they will reoffend and support them in achieving improved outcomes.

About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Case Management & Social Work Services, the successful candidate will be one of two Team Leads who ensure they provide direct supervision to a team of collaborative and passionate Forensic Social Workers and Correctional Case Manager. This position provides provincial oversite to staff in both facility and community across the province. With their expertise in the field of mental health, corrections, clinical social work and critical reflective supervision techniques, the Team Lead will support the team with difficult, complex cases and work to build their capacity. In addition, the Team Lead will be responsible to ensure case planning and case management practices are being completed.

Primary Accountabilities Case management oversight, ensuring individuals are provided with supports to address criminogenic risks/needs and case management activities are completed and properly documented.Collaborate and case conference with Correctional Social Workers, Correctional Case Managers, Probation Officers, and other Corrections staff to develop case plans and release plans.Provide supervision to forensic social workers and correctinal case managers.Clinical supervision for social work community outreach that fosters positive relationships and collaboration with community partners.Provide supportive and clinical counselling to individuals based on the clinical case plan.Provide training and workshops that foster skill development and integration of psychotherapy skills, including trauma-responsive interventions for the provincial case management team.Provide critically reflective clinical supervision on matters relating to; complex cases, integration of psychotherapeutic approaches into supportive counselling, and integrating critical clinical theory into clinical interventions.Work collaboratively with staff of the Correctional Facilities which house provincial specialized living units to provide clinical oversight and clinical intervention plans.Attend collaborative meetings with community and government partners that align with the mission and vision of the NS Department of Justice: Correctional Services. Contact may be via telephone, mail, e-mail, and personal contacts.Record supervision records and conduct file reviews related to provincial audits and social work best practice.

Occasional duties:

Conduct information sessions with other Departments and agencies, schools, medical professionals, and such other allied services, as appropriate.  Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

As an ideal candidate for this position, you must possess a Master of Social Work degree from a recognized school, be Registered with the NS College of Social Work, plus several years of related project/program management and development experience within the forensic or health fields, or an equivalent level of direct and relevant experience will be considered.

The successful candidate will have:
Proven leadership abilities in managing projects that achieve results in a complex and changing organization, influenced by a wide range of internal and external demands.
Previous experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines, and the ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines, and changing priorities.
Effective, articulate, and persuasive communication abilities (written and verbal) along with attention to detail in terms of reading and disseminating information.
An understanding and experience of change management at the individual and project levels.
Knowledge and experience leading project and program development to meet the complex needs of individuals within the Criminal Justice System with a client centered focus with emphasis on rehabilitation, reintegration, and innovation.
Effective leadership skills and experience creating and developing ateam environment.

The 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 behaviors 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. To know more about LEADS, click here.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Additional Information

The facility is a 24-hour operation and is a tobacco-free environment.

What We Offer

•    Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.

•    Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.

•    Countless Career Paths. 

•    A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus

Pay Grade:  EC 11 

Salary Range:  $3, $4,273.75 Bi-Weekly   

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application. 

Accommodation Statement:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at

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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. 

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to 

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