Care Coordinator (Disability Support Program) (2 positions)

The Government of Nova Scotia•New Glasgow, NS

1d•$2,913 - $3,547•Onsite

About The Position

At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services(ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program(DSP). 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. As the Care Coordinator, you work under the direction of the Casework Supervisor. You are responsible for the intake, assessment, and determination of financial eligibility and support need requirements. You are also responsible for individual support planning, coordination and implementation of programs and services, ongoing case management, as well as monitoring and discharge planning of individuals with disabilities within the Disability Support Program.

Requirements

Licensed Professional in Nursing (RN or LPN), Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Nutritional Studies plus five (5) years of related experience.
Currently registered, or eligible for registration, with your applicable professional association.
A valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel to various work site locations is required.
Excellent assessment, interviewing and negotiation skills.
Team player who displays sound judgement.
Well developed skills in critical thinking, problem solving and time management.
Solid knowledge base in child development.
Thorough understanding of the needs and issues relating to children, adults and families with a person with a mental, intellectual and/or physical disability.
Good understanding of community supports available.
Understanding of the dynamics of facilitating the development of individual family support networks and family-centered service delivery.
Knowledge of health and social services systems, long term care and case management principles, risk management, community development approaches, coordination of appropriate services, special needs populations, and Homes for Special Care legislation is required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in either Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Nutritional Studies plus three (3) years of related experience

Responsibilities

Work with individuals with disabilities across their life span who require varying levels of support and supervision, including those with complex support needs and challenging behaviours.
Assess individuals with disabilities in order to determine their level of support.
Recommend and implement in-home support plans or admission into residential support programs.
Working in partnership with Adult Service Centers, other day program, and vocational service providers you will implement and maintain effective vocational or day programs on behalf of eligible individuals with disabilities.
Work in partnership with individuals with disabilities and, as appropriate, their families and/or others from their personal support network.
Work with other departments and agencies to provide services, within a continuum of available programs, to meet assessed unmet support needs.