Care Coordinator; Intensive Planning and Support Coordinator

Competition # : 48040 Department:
Opportunities and Social Development

Location:

SYDNEY Type of Employment:
Temporary Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 08-Mar-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), 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.

We are looking for passionate, values-driven people to join our team as Intensive Planning and Support Coordinators (IPSCs), a vital new role helping bring to life the Human Rights Remedy and create real change in the lives of people with disabilities.

As an IPSC, you’ll work alongside individuals at the speed of trust, specifically those transitioning from institutional settings or with complex support needs, helping them shape their own futures. You’ll build strong, trusting relationships, focus on each person’s unique strengths, and support them to live full, inclusive lives as active citizens in their communities.

This is a transformative, human-rights-based role. You’ll work closely with clinical and allied health professionals, mainstream services, and local communities, building partnerships that strengthen the support around each person. You’ll be a key advocate for the individuals you support, ensuring their voices are heard and their choices respected.

We’re looking for people who are compassionate, adaptable, and committed to a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. You’ll need to be comfortable working independently and tailoring your support to each person’s communication style, creating a safe, respectful space where people can express themselves and make their own decisions.

As an Intensive Planning and Support Coordinator (IPSC), you will play a key role in providing intensive, personalized support and planning. You’ll work alongside individuals with disabilities to create, implement, and continuously refine support plans that reflect their unique needs, aspirations, and rights.

You’ll build strong, respectful relationships with individuals and their support networks. By gathering and assessing information together, you’ll support informed decision-making and help connect people with the services and professionals that best fit their goals.

A big part of your work will involve supporting individuals as they move from institutional settings into community life. You’ll coordinate these transitions thoughtfully, making sure each step is supported and centred on the person’s vision for their future.

In this dynamic role, you’ll balance multiple priorities while maintaining strong relationships with service providers, government agencies, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.

You’ll use your knowledge of multidisciplinary services to build partnerships and strengthen community capacity. This includes helping individuals access the right resources while also working to improve the systems around them.

Creating inclusive, person-centred plans means bringing the right people together. You’ll help build connections to natural support networks, peer supports, and community relationships that reflect each individual’s culture, values, and preferences.

Throughout your work, you’ll be guided by a deep commitment to person-directed planning,…