Manager, Staff Wellness and Clinical Service

at  Province of Nova Scotia

Department: Justice
Location: SYDNEY
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 29-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

ABOUT US

The Correctional Services Division of the Department of Justice is responsible for the administration and operation of community and custody-based programs and services for adults and young persons. Within the Correctional Services core business area there are two programs: Community Corrections & correctional facilities. Each of these program areas is broken down into closely related activities that have a specific impact on the program’s target group.
Community Corrections has 22 offices across the province, from Yarmouth to Sydney, and is responsible for the supervision of both adults and young persons serving community-based sentences. The sentences include probation, conditional sentence, custody and supervision, conditional supervision and Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision (IRCS). Probation Officers also supervise those released from custody on conditional releases and prepare presentence investigation reports to assist the Courts in the sentencing process. Evidence-based program facilitation and supports to specialized courts, in areas of domestic violence, mental health and wellness, are also part of the role of a Probation Officer, as well as Restorative Justice casework and collaboration with community justice agencies. Four (4) adult correctional facilities and one (1) youth centre provide the safety and security of person in custody, while providing programs that address dynamic criminogenic factors to assist with their successful, reintegration back into the community.
Nova Scotia Correctional Services utilizes an evidence-based approach in both Community Corrections and custodial facilities. Core Correctional Practices (CCP) is the foundational practice that drives reintegration and rehabilitation practices deployed within Correctional Services. Utilizing CCP, Correctional Services staff can effectively interact, manage behaviour, and help facilitate change, within target populations. For more information on the Department of Justice Correctional Services please visit our website: https://novascotia.ca/just/Corrections/

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops policies and procedures consistent with federal and provincial legislative reviews
• Develops, implements, and monitors evidence-based or best practice services that meet the needs of all Correctional Services staff, including facility staff, probation officers and youth workers
• Offers education to all staff of Correctional Services on relevant topics
• Performs clinical assessments, as required
• Collaborates and case conferences with allied services, as appropriate
• Provides clinical and general social and personal counselling to clients
• Develops interim, short-term clinical case plans and psychosocial assessments for clients
• Liaises with staff of the District Health Authority, the Department of Community Services, and other community resources in Nova Scotia and other provinces
• Maintains a database of the number of referrals, reason for contact, number of sessions and follow-up actions/referrals

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

You possess a Master of Social Work or Master of Counselling Psychology, are registered with the associated professional governing body in Nova Scotia and have several years of progressively more responsible experience in a related field. Preference will be given to those with related experience providing mental health services to First Responders; or who have completed specialized clinical training.
You have a professional approach to responsibilities, effective interpersonal communication, organizational skills, and the ability to set priorities, as well as tact and independent judgement. With effective partnering and relationship building skills to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including marginalized communities. You will have experience developing policy and procedures, auditing, and inspection reviews.
Previous experience providing adult education would be considered an asset.
Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Conceptual Thinking, Strategic Orientation, Outcome Focus, Initiative, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Please refer the Job description for details