Opportunities Counsellor 3 Team Lead Child Youth Care 45413
Opportunities Counsellor 3 Team Lead Child Youth Care 45413
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Job Description
Competition # :45413
Department:Opportunities and Social Development
Location:SYDNEY
Type of Employment:Term
Union Status:NSGEU NSPG
Closing Date:14Mar25Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Through our services we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent selfreliant 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
At New Heights we are part of a beautiful community where your education and skills will be leveraged to provide specialized care that will have long lasting results for young people.
Were hiring a Team Lead responsible for the wellbeing of clients in our care. You are an essential team player and leader who provides staff supervision including coaching mentoring and motivating your team to achieve success.
With your expertise you are essential in providing guidance and oversight in the development coordination implementation and ongoing delivery of case plans. You have a direct impact on the planning and development of programs along with related activities within the facility which operates twentyfour 24 hours a day and seven 7 days per week.
Primary Accountabilities
You will supervise and consult with your staff review performance targets and develop performance objectives. With your experience and expertise you ensure that Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)approved techniques are used in accordance with regulations acts and policy.
Youll actively participate in case team meetings to develop and review case plans as well as decisions regarding transfers and discharges. Regularly you will consult with internal and external team members regarding the implementation of client case plans and monitoring their progress while ensureing success. You are a critical resource in ensuring clients nutritional needs are met and psychoeducational programs are delivered.
Qualifications and Experience
You have graduated from an approved child & youth care worker diploma and have at least three 3 years of related experience. Avalid drivers licence and the ability to travel is required.
You demonstrate indepth knowledge of relevant legislation regulations guidelines occupational health and safety practices along with crisis intervention techniques. In addition you:
- are familiar with a variety of computer applications including Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
- demonstrate effective leadership motivation and team building skills
- have strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- exercise good judgment and strong initiative
Previous supervisory experience is an asset however you must demonstrate leadership abilities including building motivating and leading teams.
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. Equivalencies include but are not limited to:
- A related bachelors degree in social science and 1 one year of related experience
- At least five 5 years related experience
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
This position will require oncall hours. Rotating shift work may also be required.
The facilitys environment differs substantially from normal office conditions and is often unpredictable. While we take precautions it must be recognized that a possibility exists of being verbally and/or physically ed by children or youth. As Team Leader you will be supporting clients incare with complex emotional/behavioural needs requiring your resilience and perseverance.
The work environment operates twentyfour 24 hours and seven 7 days a week with scheduled rotating employee shifts.
Additional Information
This is a Term opportunity with an anticipated end date of January 27 2027. The appointment status (term temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
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 forwardthinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: TE 23
Salary Range: $2273.69 $2683.02BiWeekly
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 Womenin occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to selfidentify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates.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 concernsmay be directed to
Employment Type
Full-Time
