Team Lead - Transportation and Access (Counsellor 3) (City …, City of Sydney

Team Lead
- Transportation and Access (Counsellor 3) Competition # : 48836 Department : Opportunities and Social Development Location : SYDNEY Type of Employment : Term Union Status : NSGEU
- NSPG Closing Date : 04-Jun-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us 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. 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 scheduling. In 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
- Consult with team members and fellow Supervisors to provide guidance and support.
- Monitorteam performance and actively engage in 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 demonstrate:
- 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. 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 bachelor’s in social science and 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: Perks 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 driver’s licence ability to travel to various locations as required. Additional Information This is a Term opportunity with an anticipated end date of July 14, 2028. The appointment status (term, temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate. 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: TE 23 Salary Range: $2,495.64- $2,944.94 Bi-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 Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at . #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r9nz3