Manager, Homelessness Programs (Designated)
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), Supportive Housing and Homelessness, and the 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. Reporting to the Director of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Manager of Homelessness Programs will be responsible for the design, delivery, evaluation, and monitoring of programs and services to work with individuals and families at risk/or experiencing homelessness including preventative programming. The Manager of Homelessness Programs will develop and maintain working relationships with service providers, community partners and colleagues across government to advance this work. You will have the opportunity to work with diverse partners outside of OSD; working with other government departments, programs, and operational units to provide program support and expertise to enhance the Departments objectives and outcomes. As Manager of Homelessness Programs, you will have a significant impact on supporting vulnerable Nova Scotians. Through your leadership, you’ll aspire to shape the future of the population served through our many programs.
Requirements
- Completed a related bachelor’s or master’s degree combined with several years professional experience that evidences an understanding of the challenges, barriers and opportunities facing Nova Scotians experiencing homelessness and housing challenges.
- Knowledge of provincial and federal programs, and data related to this sector.
- Information seeking and innovation as you seek new ways to support vulnerable Nova Scotians, address barriers, and enhance programs.
- Inspiring and challenging others to be creative, innovative, and collaborative.
- Ensuring an inclusion and diversity lens in the development and management of all strategies, policies, standards, and program design
- Experience collaborating with a wide variety of partners, including (but not limited to) non-profit or community-based organizations and government agencies.
- Analytical skills
- Strong communication
Nice To Haves
- Previous work or lived experience related to housing instability or homelessness is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Managing and delivering strategic plans and communications regarding supportive housing initiatives
- Identifying and designing programs to enhance future direction of programs and policies
- Consulting and collaborating with your team along with various internal, external and community stakeholders
- Reviewing and recommending improvements to existing processes, programs and systems
- Ensuring the effective management of human and financial resources
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
