Opportunities: SchoolsPlus Child and Youth Inclusion Consultant/Education Officer 3 (Designated)
Opportunities: SchoolsPlus Child and Youth Inclusion Consultant/Education Officer 3 (Designated)
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Job Description
Competition # :46328
Department:Education & Early Childhood Development
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:15-Jul-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Designation Status
In accordance with the Government of Nova Scotias Employment Equity Policy this position is designed for those applicants who are Mikmaw or other Indigenous person and/or an African Nova Scotian and/or Other Racially Visible Person and/or a Person with a Disability.
See the Nova Scotia Governments Employment Equity Policy for more information including additional details on the designated groups.
About Us
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum facilitating excellence in teaching and learning ensuring an inclusive education experience and working closely with our partners in education. This will provide children students and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.
For more information about EECD please visit Our Opportunity
Nova Scotia has made a commitment to Inclusive Education through the provision of a high-quality culturally and linguistically responsive and equitable public education. We know that we cant do this alone. SchoolsPlus is a comprehensive collaborative and integrated service delivery approach focused on meeting the needs of children and families with the school at the centre of service delivery. Working across government departments agencies and partners in collaboration with children youth and families helps to promote innovation ensures seamless service delivery and reduces barriers to participation. Together we are able to have a collective impact on the wellbeing and achievement of Nova Scotias learners.
The Child and Youth Inclusion Consultant under the direction of the Director of SchoolsPlus-Integrated Services will work within an inclusive and culturally responsive framework to support the delivery of accessible school-based services in collaboration with children and youth caregivers other government departments NGOs school-based and regional/board staff. The consultant provides direct support to ensure seamless transitions across services for families and learners coordinates communication processes to inform professional learning and policy updates that impact learners in a range of learning settings provides information for senior leadership regarding resource allocation and monitors impacts and fidelity of services in relation to inclusive education. The incumbent will work closely with the Student Services division and across all branches within the department to leverage resources and ensure alignment with EECD policies and inclusive services.
Primary Accountabilities
Works directly with key partners in the Department of Community Services and other related departments including provincial and regional staff
Works directly with key partners in Mikmaw Family and Children Services and related programs and services
Promotes restorative school-based interventions that reduce barriers to service delivery increase innovation and align with Nova Scotias Inclusive Education Policy in partnership with the Department of Justice and related community based services
Engages community including children and youth families foster parents adoptive parents group-based care providers and allied agencies to ensure responsiveness to first voice identified needs
Provides professional learning to a range of inclusive education roles across the public education system
Represents the department on inter-agency committees and working groups related to the wellbeing and achievement of child and family wellbeing supported learners.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity you hold a masters degree 8 years related experience or an equivalent Teacher Certification 8 years related experience. Relevant experience includes developing and delivering professional development programs services and initiatives to enhance student success.
Experience is required in working with teachers and regional centres for education and CSAP staff in the areas of program planning well-being equity accessibility and culturally responsive teaching. As the successful candidate you work well independently and in team environments. You apply concepts of equity diversity and inclusive practice to all areas of your work and will support your colleagues to do the same. You have extensive knowledge in the principles of inclusive education specifically for students and families who experience barriers to participation. You can build productive relationships with non-governmental and governmental members (both internally and externally). When dealing with colleagues you exercise tact diplomacy and sound judgment.
You are proficient in using Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) have strong interpersonal communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills with attention to detail and can ensure accuracy while balancing priorities.
In addition you also possess the following:
Knowledge of Nova Scotias Inclusive Education Policy and child and youth services across government and community that focus on students well-being and development learning and achievement relationships and connections with caregivers and opportunities for career and employment planning.
An understanding of the Child and Family Services Act and the range of services available to children and youth supported across the child and family wellbeing continuum including within Mikmaw and indigenous communities.
Extensive knowledge of the philosophical approaches/models related to inclusion family centered practice trauma responsiveness and community collaboration.
LEADS
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.
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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.
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 - Government of Nova Scotia
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 for Nova Scotians
Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: PR 20
Salary Range: $3507.08- $4129.29Bi-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:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
