Opportunities: Local Area Coordinator 1-2 (Bilingual)
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Job Description
Competition # :46656
Department:Opportunities and Social Development
Location:SYDNEY
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:22-Aug-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
notre sujet
Le ministre des Opportunits et du Dveloppement social (en anglais seulement) est un ministre important et diversifi qui offre un vaste portefeuille de programmes et de services notamment le bien-tre de lenfant et de la famille les services de soutien lemploi laide au revenu litinrance et aux logements avec services de soutien et le Programme de soutien aux personnes handicapes.
Le Programme de soutien aux personnes handicapes sengage favoriser des faons novatrices de donner aux personnes en situation de handicap les moyens de poursuivre leur vision dune vie panouie. Nous sommes en train de mettre en uvre des pratiques exemplaires internationales qui respectent les droits de la personne et le choix afin damliorer la faon dont les gens interagissent avec leurs communauts. Nous envisageons la Nouvelle-cosse comme un endroit o les personnes en situation de handicap peuvent choisir la vie quelles souhaitent vivre dans des communauts accueillantes inclusives et solidaires. Une vie o les personnes peuvent tablir des relations authentiques explorer leurs intrts et raliser leur plein potentiel en tant que membres prcieux de la population au sein de leur communaut.
Au sujet de cet emploi
Nous sommes la recherche de personnes passionnes et axes sur la communaut pour se joindre nous en tant que coordonnateur ou coordonnatrice de secteur local (CSL) un rle central nouvellement cr au cur de notre mission de mener des mesures correctives la suite des constatations de discrimination systmique lchelle locale.
Le Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy (mesures correctives la suite des constatations de discrimination systmique de la Nouvelle-cosse) est une initiative transformatrice de cinqans qui vise lutter contre la discrimination systmique lgard des personnes en situation de handicap dans la province. En tant que CSL vous travaillerez aux cts des personnes en situation de handicap de leurs familles et des rseaux de soutien aidant tablir des liens solides et inclusifs avec les communauts locales les services traditionnels et les partenaires cliniques. Votre rle consistera crer des relations de confiance qui ouvrent la possibilit aux personnes en situation de handicap de vivre une vie pleine et significative dans des communauts accueillantes et inclusives. Les CSL seront visibles et actifs dans les communauts les aidant accrotre leur inclusion et leur rsilience grce des liens communautaires continus et la promotion de la collaboration.
Vous aiderez les personnes en situation de handicap et les membres de leurs rseaux de soutien crer et mettre en uvre des stratgies qui reprsentent leurs forces leurs besoins et leurs objectifs uniques. En coutant et en comprenant vraiment ce qui compte le plus pour chaque personne vous aiderez renforcer sa confiance sa rsilience et son lien avec la communaut. Ce rle consiste marcher aux cts des personnes avec empathie et attention en utilisant une approche fonde sur les droits et en tant conscient des rpercussions des traumatismes tout en offrant un soutien et une coordination rflchis et personnaliss.
En comprenant et en vous adaptant au style de communication de chaque personne vous crerez des espaces srs o les personnes peuvent sexprimer et prendre des dcisions claires sur leur avenir. Vous naviguerez dans un environnement qui nest pas fond sur des rgles mais ax sur les rsultats en veillant ce que les services fournis soient toujours participatifs et favorables.
Responsabilits principales
En tant que CSL vous ferez partie dun changement transformateur en Nouvelle-cosse: aider donner vie aux mesures correctives la suite des constatations de discrimination systmique en aidant les personnes en situation de handicap vivre pleinement et de faon autonome dans des communauts accueillantes. Vous travaillerez de manire intgre centre sur la personne et inclusive en tablissant des relations avec les personnes les familles les services et les organismes locaux. En faisant part de vos connaissances et en sensibilisant les personnes vous contribuerez renforcer les communauts et crer plus doccasions de tisser des liens dappartenance.
Dans votre travail quotidien vous travaillerez aux cts des personnes qui planifient la vie quelles souhaitent en les accompagnant dans les occasions et en les aidant crer des rseaux de soutien solides et durables. Vous militerez galement pour laccs aux services et amliorerez les liens avec les soutiens communautaires.
Les CSL travaillent en collaboration tablissant des partenariats durables amliorant les rseaux de soutien naturels et travaillant en troite collaboration avec leurs collgues du carrefour rgional pour soutenir les personnes en situation de handicap. Dans tout ce que vous faites vous ferez la promotion des valeurs de la planification gre par la personne de la prise de dcision favorable et des principes de la Convention relative aux droits des personnes handicapes des Nations Unies.
Par-dessus tout vous contribuerez favoriser une culture respectueuse et inclusive tout en tablissant des relations positives avec les personnes en situation de handicap les familles les fournisseurs de services et la communaut no-cossaise en gnral.
Qualifications et exprience
Un baccalaurat en travail social en services sociaux en dveloppement communautaire ou dans un autre domaine connexe et deux(2)ans dexprience dans un rle pertinent de soutien aux personnes en situation de handicap de dveloppement communautaire ou des services sociaux. Une combinaison quivalente de formation et dexprience sera considre.
Vous devez avoir des liens solides au sein de la communaut locale ou dmontrer votre capacit tablir rapidement des relations et des partenariats au sein de la communaut. Un permis de conduire valide et laccs un moyen de transport fiable sont requis (en tant quemployeur inclusif nous nous engageons envisager des mesures dadaptation conformment la Loi sur les droits de la personne). De plus vous devez possder ce qui suit:
- Une expertise en planification et en coordination de soutien personnalise et axe sur la personne.
- De solides comptences en communication et en relations interpersonnelles avec la capacit dtablir un lien de confiance et de maintenir des relations positives. Une capacit avre faciliter et dfendre linclusion communautaire et le renforcement des capacits.
- Une exprience en partenariat avec une varit dintervenants et de membres de la communaut y compris des fournisseurs de services. Une capacit dadapter les approches en fonction des styles et des besoins de communication uniques des personnes.
- Des comptences dmontres en leadership dans la dfense de lautogestion et de la citoyennet inclusive des personnes.
- Une exprience avre dans la direction de partenariats et de collaborations pour amliorer les rseaux de soutien communautaire.
Les atouts comprennent:
- Une matrise connexe acheve.
- Des certifications ou des formations supplmentaires en matire de soins tenant compte des traumatismes de droits des personnes en situation de handicap ou de mobilisation communautaire.
Nous valuerons les qualits et comptences numres ci-dessus laide de lun ou plusieurs des outils suivants: test crit preuve standardise prsentation orale entrevue vrification des rfrences.
Conditions de travail
La personne qui sera slectionne pour le poste de CSL se rendra divers endroits dans sa rgion et sera prsente dans les collectivits locales. Le rle consiste conduire entrer dans des rsidences prives et occasionnellement soulever des charges. Des dplacements sont requis dans toute la rgion dans des conditions mtorologiques variables.
Ce rle exerce une pression mentale considrable sur la personne ce qui exige une grande rsilience personnelle pour rpondre aux exigences motionnelles. Vous naviguerez dans des situations complexes travaillant aux cts de personnes dans des moments de leur vie forte charge motionnelle ou stressants. Cet environnement souligne limportance de ladaptabilit et de la rsilience motionnelle.
Classification: PR 09-PR 12
chelle salaire : $2173.77- $2982.67Bi-Weekly
Nous remercions tous les candidats et toutes les candidates de leur intrt. Toutefois nous communiquerons uniquement avec les personnes retenues pour une entrevue.
Tous les employs actuels qui souhaitent tre considrs comme candidats internes peuventcliquer ici.
Loffre demploi dpend du rsultat de la vrification des antcdents et de la confirmation des titres de comptences qui doivent tre satisfaisants pour lemployeur.
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Local Area Coordinator 1-2 (Bilingual)
Competition # 46656
Local Area Coordinator 1-2 (Bilingual)Permanent SYDNEY
Opportunities and Social Development
Posting Closing Date:22-Aug-25
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 Aboriginal 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 the equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your application form cover letter or on your resume.
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
Were seeking passionate and community-driven individuals to join us as Local Area Coordinators (LACs) a newly created and pivotal role at the heart of our mission to deliver meaningful action towards the Human Rights Remedy at the local level.
TheNova Scotia Human Rights Remedyis a transformative five-year initiative that is aimed at addressing systemic discrimination against people with disabilities in the province. As a Local Area Coordinator youll work alongside people with disabilities their families and support networks helping to build strong inclusive connections with local communities mainstream services and clinical partners. Your role will focus on creating trusting relationships that open opportunities for people with disabilities to live full meaningful lives in welcoming and inclusive communities. LACs will be visible and active in communities supporting them to grow in inclusion and resilience through ongoing community connection and fostering collaboration.
Youll support people with disabilities and those in their support networks to create and carry out strategies that reflect their unique strengths needs and goals. By truly listening and understanding what matters most to each person youll help build their confidence resilience and connection to community. This role is all about walking alongside people with empathy and care using a rights-based approach and being mindful of the impacts of trauma while offering thoughtful tailored support and coordination.
Understanding and adapting to everyones communication style you will create safe spaces where individuals can express themselves and make informed decisions about their future. You will navigate an environment that is not rules-based but outcome-driven ensuring that the services provided are consistently engaging and supportive.
Primary Accountabilities
As a LAC youll be part of a transformative shift in Nova Scotia - helping bring the Human Rights Remedy to life by supporting people with disabilities to live full self-directed lives in welcoming communities. Youll work in a way thats integrated person-centered and inclusive building relationships with individuals families services and local organizations. By sharing knowledge and raising awareness youll help strengthen communities and create more opportunities for connection and belonging.
In your day-to-day work youll work alongside individuals as they plan for the life they want coaching them through opportunities and supporting them in building strong lasting support networks. Youll also advocate for access to services and enhance connections to community supports.
Local Area Coordinators work collaboratively developing sustainable partnerships enhancing natural support networks and working closely with their Regional Hub colleagues to support individuals with disabilities. Through everything you do youll promote the values of person-directed planning supportive decision-making and the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Above all youll help foster a respectful and inclusive culture while building positive relationships with people with disabilities families service providers and the wider Nova Scotian community.
Qualifications and Experience
A completed Bachelors degree in Social Work Human Services Community Development or other related field and two (2) years of experience in a relevant role supporting individuals with disabilities community development or social services. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
You must have strong existing connections within the local community or demonstrate an ability to quickly build relationships and partnerships within the community. A valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation are required (as an inclusive employer we are committed to considering accommodations in accordance with the Human Rights Act). In addition you:
- Have expertise in person-centered individualized planning and support coordination.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships. Proven ability to facilitate and advocate for community inclusivity and capacity building
- .Experience partnering with a variety of community stakeholders and members including service providers. Ability to adapt approaches based on individuals unique communication styles and needs.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in advocating for individuals self-direction and inclusive citizenship.
- Proven track record in leading partnerships and collaborations to enhance community support networks.
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.
Other Considerations:
The LAC will travel to various locations in their regional area having a presence in local communities. The role involves driving entering private residences and occasional lifting. Travel is required throughout the region under varying weather conditions.
This role places considerable mental pressure on the individual requiring high personal resiliency to meet emotional demands. You will navigate complex situations working alongside individuals through potentially emotional or stressful times in their lives. This environment underscores the importance of adaptability and emotional resilience.
Pay Grade: PR 09- PR 12
Salary Range: $2173.77- $2982.67Bi-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
