The position includes some scheduled hours of Support work per week (as needed, after business hours, evenings or weekends); and hours will be adjusted as Coordinator caseload increases.

This job requires a vehicle with $2,000,000 liability insurance.

The coordinator is expected to:

- Supervise the Support Workers to ensure that organization’s policies and procedures are followed
- Communicate policies and procedures to the Support Workers
- Ensure that safe work procedures are followed
- Fully support the goals, objectives and mission statement of SSG
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with Support Workers
- Interact on a regular basis with the Support Workers, communicate expectations and provide timely feedback
- Promote effective working relationships and positive work environments while working with the Support Workers, the Members, families and other employees
- Make sure that care plans are understood and followed by the Support Workers
- Meet on a regular basis with the Support Workers, Members and families
- Attend and contribute in a positive manner at Coordinator meetings and special organizational events
- Ensure and organize orientation of Support Workers
- Schedule shifts for Support Workers
- Cover shifts if no other option available
- Carry and use organization cell phone
- Carry and use emergency cell phone on a rotational basis
- Conduct performance reviews

Required qualifications for the position include:




- Post-secondary education in Human Services or relevant field, or a minimum of 3 years of related experience
- Strong supervisory and management skills
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Solid attention to detail while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
- Excellent organizational, leadership and people skills
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Ability to travel between office locations in HRM, Bridgewater and New Minas using own vehicle

EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES:
- $250 signing bonus upon successful completion of probation and core competencies training
- Reimbursement for Standard First Aid certification and Criminal Record Check (with successful submission of receipts and upon successful completion of probation)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $64,809.68 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Reside within the Halifax Regional Municipality?

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- Human Services or relevant field: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Driving License and $2 million liability insurance? (required)
- Standard First Aid and CPR C Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Coordinator (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Support Services Group Co-Operative
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality