About this role
Competition # : 50004 Department: Opportunities and Social Development Location: TRURO Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 07-Oct-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), 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.
About Our Opportunity
Wood Street Campus is a cornerstone in providing specialized treatment services for children in the care of the Minister. We are passionate about supporting children and enhancing their development into successful young people in the community. The experience of fostering positive outcomes for children is very rewarding and requires a highly motivated and energetic individual! Reporting to the Director, Service Delivery, Child & Youth Caring Services, as the Program Manager, you will be part of the leadership team at Wood Street Campus. You will be accountable for the recruitment, supervision, and leadership of your professional staff, who all work together to provide diagnostic, assessment and treatment services, and programming for children with complex emotional and/or behavioural issues in the care of the Minister.
About You
You are a highly motivated, e