Opportunities: Counsellor 3 (Team Lead - Transportation and Access)
Opportunities: Counsellor 3 (Team Lead - Transportation and Access)
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Job Description
Competition # :46700
Department:Opportunities and Social Development
Location:SYDNEY
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:14-Aug-25(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
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the field of Youth and Children care If so the role of Counsellor 3 (Team Lead Transportation and Access) could be the perfect opportunity for you.
As a team leader you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective and ongoing delivery of transportation and access services encompassing vital tasks such as access planning matching monitoring and this position you will have the chance to inspire and lead a dedicated team fostering connections and driving positive change in the lives of youth and children.
Primary Accountabilities
As the team lead you will:
- Consult with team members and fellow Supervisors to provide guidance and support.
- Monitorteam performance and actively engagein coaching and performance development to ensure success and client service excellence.
- Contributeto the development and review of case plans as well as monitor the progress of case plans to ensure their effectiveness.
- Establish and promote strong relationships with team members Supervisors clients families and departmental staff to enhance service delivery.
- Assist Regional Service Delivery Managers in developing procedures and activities to maintain program consistency.
- Ensure the well-being of access services.
Qualifications and Experience
You have completed a Child & Youth Care Worker diploma from a provincially approved post-secondary institution along with three (3) years of related experience.
You must have in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation regulations guidelines occupational health and safety practices and crisis intervention techniques. You must also demonstate:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
The ability to lead motivate and ensure a strong collaborative team working environment.
Communication skills written and verbal.
Sound judgment and strong initiative
The following are considered desirable assets including:
- Supervisoryexperience
- Experience with case management systems and working within an adjusted work hour environment
- Expeirence with child welfare early childhood development crisis services and supporting persons with disabilities/ addictions.
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:
- Completion of a related bachelors in social science and (1) one year of 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
Work is performed in a busy office environment with repeated interruptions. Travel is required for this position as such you must have a valid drivers licence ability to travel to various locations as required.
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: TE 23
Salary Range: $2273.69- $2683.02Bi-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
Employment Type
Full-Time
