Opportunities: Team Lead, Disability Support Program
Opportunities: Team Lead, Disability Support Program
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Job Description
Competition # :46801
Department:Opportunities and Social Development
Location:SYDNEY
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:28-Aug-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
Were hiring a DSP Team Lead to lead their team in day-to-day operations and support the implementation of the new community-based program. This new framework is a critical aspect of theHuman Rights Remedy addressing systemic discrimination against persons with disabilities.
Reporting to Service Delivery Manager within DSP the Team Leads are responsible for supporting DSP Programs recruiting managing and partnering with community members to maximize opportunities for inclusion. Many aspects of this community-based framework are new and as Team Lead you must be adept at guiding teams through ambiguity creating safe spaces and excel in developing effective partnerships.
Primary Accountabilities
As Team Lead you will be responsible for leading a dedicated team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality inclusive and human-centred programs within their region including:
- Managing the delivery of Disability Support Programs; ensuring regional needs are met
- Providing recommendations for program improvements and monitoring their delivery and evaluation.
- Full responsibility for the recruitment selection and onboarding of their team members as well as the discipline performance management and grievance procedures.
- Leading your team through change providing coaching performance management conflict resolution and professional development.
- Mentoring your team to achieve the short-term and long-term priorities of the department.
- Building and nurturing partnerships within communities including leading the promotion of local and people-centre services and developing leadership of persons with disabilities in the ongoing improvement of DSP Programs.
- Championing inclusivity and a human-centred approaches in all aspects of your work.
- Fostering authentic professional relationships in both the workplace and within community.
Qualifications and Experience
Completed post-secondary education in Management Social Sciences Disability Supports Human/ Social Services or Health Care Related fields plus several years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
You possess a genuine passion for people and human rights fostering a positive strengths-based person-centered culture. You have several years of related experience in the implementation of disability services and programs combined with team leadership experience.
You must also demonstrate:
- Strong relationship management skills to partner with the community members and within your local area to develop and implement individual-specific services.
- Leadership skills to help your team navigate through changes aligning with the new DSP framework.
- Collaborative work experience to work alongside other Team Leads in maintaining equitable and standardized process for selection onboarding coaching and management of team members.
- Skills in interpreting information particularly pertaining to the DSP remedy and providing expert guidance for program delivery and compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy for conflict resolution and navigation in ambiguous situations.
- Understanding of the challenging circumstances faced by individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions and an awareness of the compounded impact of intersectionality on their experiences.
While not required the following are considered assets:
- experience in leading teams through change
- management experience in a unionized environment
- experience in grievance procedures
- certification in Project Management
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. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status 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
Most of your work is in a central office environment with frequently required travel to various locations across the province. This role places considerable mental pressure on the individual requiring high personal resiliency to meet emotional demands. You will navigate complex situations working with individuals through potentially emotional or stressful times in their lives. This environment underscores the importance of adaptability and emotional resilience.
Additional Information
You must have the ability to travel frequently within and occasionally outside of your region.
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
Pay Grade: EC 10
Salary Range: $3108.16- $3885.22Bi-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
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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
