Opportunities Program Manager (New HeightsNew Connections)
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Job Summary
Competition # :48925
Department:Opportunities and Social Development
Location:SYDNEY
Type of Employment:Term
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:15-Jun-26(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Through our services we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent self-reliant and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.
About Our Opportunity
As the Program Manager reporting to the Director Child and Youth Caring Programs you are accountable for the recruitment supervision and leadership of staff who all work together to provide youth services programming and case management for children with complex emotional and/or behavioural issues in the care of the Minister of Opportunities and Social Development.
We are hiring a Program Manager for New Heights/New Connections in Sydney NS. We are a community-based child and youth-caring program. who are passionate about supporting children and their development in pursuance of experiencing success in all areas of their lives. Fostering positive outcomes for children is very rewarding and requires a highly motivated and energetic individual!
About You
You are a highly motivated energetic and collaborative individual whose passion is making connections and positively contributing to experiences for children in care. Through your leadership you aspire to shape the future of children and work in partnership with other organizations to ensure best practices in service delivery. If this is you this is your team!
Primary Accountabilities
You will oversee the program and human resource management including education programming and ensuring a safe environment for everyone. Your key responsibilities include:
- Interpreting and administering theChildren and Family Service Act
- Collaborating with the team to ensure the effective delivery of services youth programming and case management
- Quality management through monitoring assessing and reviewing incidents and intervention plans
- Leading the enhancement and development of various approaches committees and initiatives when required
- Ensuring the effective management of human resources and supervising a team of employees
Qualifications and Experience
As the Program Manager you have completed your Bachelors degree or an acceptable equivalent combined with several years of progressive experience supervising and/or managing achild and youth caring program. A valid drivers license ability to travel and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
Knowledge of human behaviour trauma-informed care and considerable insight into the motivation of young people to implement change in their lives is required. You also understand child and youth caring treatment programs and demonstrated knowledge of safety and staffing issues in a child and youth care setting. Strong organizational skills experience in program development and a proven ability to provide effective problem-solving techniques in a similar environment are required.
You possess strong leadership abilities and communication skills both verbal and in writing. You are a collaborative leader and can foster partnerships and strong working relationships with a variety of professionals and community partners. You have a proven ability to provide inspirational leadership individual and group supervision of staff as well as direction guidance coaching and modelling on effective intervention strategies for children. Proven ability to prepare and maintain staff shift schedules and recruit motivate and train staff within a 24/7 program is essential. Working knowledge of Department of Opportunities and Social Development child and family well-being policies and procedures as well as relevant acts and legislation such as the Children and Family Services Act and the Occupational Health & Safety Act is a definite asset.
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
We recognize equivalent combinations of training education and experience providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement 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.
Working Conditions
New Heights/New Connections operates twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days per week to provide services to eight children and youth residing in the programs. If required your hours of work may include evenings and weekends to ensure safe and effective operations.
Additional Information
This is a term position with an anticipated end date of April 2028.
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.
- Supportive provincial Program Manager team
Pay Grade: EC 11
Salary Range: $3571.99- $4465.03Bi-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 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.
If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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 concernsmay be directed to
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