Allied Health Clinical Coordinator (2 opportunities)

 

 

Competition # : 47061 

Department: Opportunities and Social Development

Location: Flexible

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG 

Closing Date: ​15-Oct-25 ​ (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), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, 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

 

The Disability Support Program (DSP) delivers specialized, evidence-based allied health services to help Nova Scotians with disabilities live meaningful lives in the community of their choice. As part of our commitment to the Human Rights Remedy, we are building a new model of community-based support that prioritizes dignity, independence, and inclusion

The Clinical Coordinator plays a key role in this transformation.  Under the oversight of the Allied Health Supports Manager, you will oversee regional Disability Support Outreach Teams made up of dedicated allied health professionals (at multiple Service Provider Organizations funded by DSP), ensuring participants and families have the supports they need to enhance functional capacity and social participation. This is a unique opportunity to foster strong community partnerships and shape how disability supports are delivered in Nova Scotia.

Primary Accountabilities

 

In this role, you will focus on empowering allied health teams, ensuring high-quality and timely support for participants, and building strong connections across communities, service providers, and government partners. Under the direction of the Allied Health Supports Manager key responsibilities include:

 

• Providing operational and clinical practice support and leadership to regional multidisciplinary allied health teams.
• Ensuring alignment with DSP policies, clinical practice standards, and the vision set out in the Human Rights Remedy.
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with individuals, families, communities, service providers, and government partners.
• Monitoring and evaluating team performance, implementing quality improvement initiatives, and managing risk.
• Supporting Service Providers in their process of recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of allied health staff.
• Facilitating team meetings, peer consultations, and case conferences to address complex participant needs.
• Connecting participants to appropriate allied health supports and coordinating services to help individuals live successfully in their chosen community.
• Promoting a respectful, inclusive, strengths-based workplace culture.

Qualifications and Experience

Currently registered, or eligible for registration, with the applicable provincial regulatory association (e.g., social worker, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, psychologist, dietitian) along with at least six (6) years of related experience in allied health or disability support services. A valid drivers license and ability to travel is required

You will also bring:

• Expertise in evidence-based allied health practices and a deep understanding of disability support in community settings
• Knowledge of Nov