Opportunities: Care Coordinator (Intense Planning & Support Coordinator)
Opportunities: Care Coordinator (Intense Planning & Support Coordinator)
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Job Description
Competition # :46340
Department:Opportunities and Social Development
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Term
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:27-Jun-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
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
The Intense Planning and Support Coordinator (IPSC) is a key role contributing to theHuman Rights Remedy addressing systemic discrimination against persons with disabilities. In this transformative role youll provide person-centred human-rights-focused planning and support addressing systemic discrimination and promoting inclusive citizenship. Youll 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 youll lead in collaborating with clinical and allied health partners mainstream services and local communities fostering partnerships that enhance capacity and resilience. Youll 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 persons unique communication style creating a safe space for self-expression and decision-making.
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 individuals 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 drivers license and access to reliable transportation are required. In addition you have:
- Ability to develop implement and evaluate comprehensive support plans tailored to individual needs and aspirations.
- Skills in facilitating and promoting supportive decision-making practices.
- An understanding of trauma and its impact with the ability to adapt support approaches.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in an accessible manner.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain trusting relationships with individuals families support networks and professional partners.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills capable of mediating complex personal and environmental dynamics to develop innovative solutions.
- Experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including healthcare professionals service providers and community organizations.
- Strong advocacy skills cultural competence and an understanding of Disability Rights and Legislation as well as community resources and services
Assets include:
- A completed related Masters degree
- Additional certifications or training in trauma-informed care disability rights or community engagement.
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:
- a Mastersdegree in either Nursing Social Work Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy or Nutritional Studies plus three (3) years of 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 aDefined 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
The IPSC will travel to various locations including homes facilities and hospitals supporting individuals with disabilities including those with complex needs. The role involves extensive driving entering private residences and occasional lifting. Travel is required throughout the region or province under varying weather conditions. The role requires resilience in handling emotional situations potential aggression and navigating diverse family dynamics. IPSCs must make professional judgments in complex situations and work inclusively with culturally diverse individuals. This environment underscores the importance of adaptability and emotional resilience.
Additional Information
This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of May 30 2026. 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 forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless career paths.
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: PR 14
Salary Range: $2653.85- $3231.58Bi-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 Womenin 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
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 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
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
