Job Description

Competition # : 41187

Department: Justice

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b18-Dec-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible administration of justice. Court Services administers court operations, delivers services to the public, and provides administrative and clerical support to the judiciary.

About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Manager, the Family Justice Navigator is responsible for the delivery of the Family Justice Navigation Program within a designated regional area. Responsibilities include maintaining an effective communication network with Justice, community and government officials at the regional level, coordinating services for victims of intimate partner violence within the family justice system and the community, monitoring and recommending intervention strategies to address identified gaps in service at the community level, supporting victims for access to justice, and providing referrals to culturally appropriate resources. A high level of judgement, independent decision-making and discretion is required in exercising the duties of the Family Justice Navigator in accordance with the policies and procedures and best practices set out by the division.

Primary Accountabilities

Maintains a caseload of highly sensitive files; conducts client needs assessments and develops intervention plans and referrals, including short term counselling, emotional support, suicide intervention, safety planning, court orientation; provides referrals for: legal advice, financial assistance, safe housing, long term counselling; ensures provision of information regarding the family justice system/process as well as specific information on case status; provides assistance in submitting documents.

Liaises with family justice partners and other relevant departments such as Department of Community Services, Mental Health, and community organizations in the development, delivery, coordination and enhancement of services to support victims of intimate partner violence.Ensures client service information is accurately recorded; maintains an accurate file record in each case and ensures the confidentiality of all information.

Maintains a sound working knowledge of all relevant legislation and of the policies and procedures and directives governing the program and applies them accordingly.

Promotes diversity, a healthy workplace, and teamwork through ongoing education, communication and support to colleagues, victims and families.

Completes mandatory training as required.

Contributes to the development of the division\'s strategic, business and training plans by providing input and feedback to the Manager.

Provides input to management on operational policy/procedures and Family Justice Navigation Program policy development, informing system changes; develops/presents and/or participates in training/presentations and special projects related to the Family Justice Navigation Program.

Qualifications and Experience

You possess a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree (typically in the Social Sciences) and three years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Related experience includes (but is not limited to) providing client services in the community.

In this role, you are required to have experience in client assessment and interviewing techniques, as well as case management and computer skills. Your knowledge of the justice system and community resources is essential.

Our successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, good organizational ability and strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team. You will demonstrate empathy, warmth and tact along with an in-depth understanding of human dynamics and the effects of victimization. Sound judgment and the ability to work with self-confidence and decisiveness are also important in this role.

Access to reliable transportation is required.

The ability to speak French would be considered an asset.

The above qualifications will be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

• May be required to work overtime on occasion
• Stressful work environment given extensive exposure to high emotional issues and dealing with clients in crisis
• Mentally challenging due to a high demand for accuracy and attention to detail with a high volume of work
• Potential for both physical and non-physical violence from hostile clients
• Travel is required to attend meetings and offer services in courts and clients\xe2\x80\x99 communities

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless career paths.
• Department specific flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 12

Salary Range: $2,446.01 - $2,967.83 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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