Community-Driven Intensive Planning & Support Coordinator

Government of Nova Scotia; Barrington Passage; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Health & Dental

Vacation & EAP

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia invites applications for Intensive Planning and Support Coordinators (IPSCs). This role focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities through person-centred planning, trauma-informed practice, and collaboration with healthcare and community partners.

Work locations are Barrington Passage, Yarmouth, or Digby, with travel across the region. We seek compassionate, adaptable professionals with RN/LPN, Social Work, OT, PT, or Nutrition backgrounds and at least five

Qualifications

• Licensed professional in nursing, social work, OT, PT or nutritional studies with 5 years of related experience.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the applicable professional association.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive support plans tailored to individual needs.
• Skills in facilitating and promoting supportive decision-making practices.
• Understanding trauma and its impact with adaptive support approaches.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for accessible information sharing.
• Proven ability to build trusting relationships with individuals, families, and partners.
• Strong advocacy, cultural competence, and knowledge of disability rights and resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive support plans tailored to individual needs.
• Coordinate transitions from institutions to community living.
• Build strong relationships with individuals, families, and support networks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and service providers.
• Advocate for person-directed planning and rights-based approaches.

Skills

Planning & support

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Advocacy

Cultural competence

Collaboration

Education

Licensed RN/LPN

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Nutritional Studies

Job description

The Government of Nova Scotia invites applications for Intensive Planning and Support Coordinators (IPSCs). This role focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities through person-centred planning, trauma-informed practice, and collaboration with healthcare and community partners.

Work locations are Barrington Passage, Yarmouth, or Digby, with travel across the region. We seek compassionate, adaptable professionals with RN/LPN, Social Work, OT, PT, or Nutrition backgrounds and at least five