About this role
Competition # : 50326
Department: Opportunities and Social Development
Location: Multiple Locations: 3 in Central Region, 2 in Western Region and 1 in Northern Region
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 15-Nov-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), Income Assistance (IA), Supportive Housing and Homelessness, and the Disability Support Program (DSP).
The Disability Support Program (DSP) is committed to fostering innovative ways to empower individuals with disabilities to pursue their vision of a fulfilling life. We are on a journey to implement international best practices that uphold human rights and choice to enhance the way people engage with their communities. We envision Nova Scotia as a place where people with disabilities can choose the life they want to live, in communities that are welcoming, inclusive, and supportive. A life where individuals can build authentic relationships, explore their interests, and achieve their full potential as valued citizens in their community.
About Our Opportunity
We're hiring six (6) DSP Team Leads to lead their team in day-to-day operations and support the implementation of the new community-based program. This new framework is a critical aspect of the Human Rights Remedy, addressing systemic discrimination against persons with disabilities.
Three (3) positions will be based in the Central Region, two (2) based in the Western Region, and one (1) based in the Northern Region.
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