Case Manager
37.5 hours/week - Full Time Term position  
(September 2022 – December 2022)
Potential for renewal
 
Primary Work Location: Hubbards and Chester
(Travel within Lunenburg County)
 
Position Summary:
 
Case Managers are responsible for assessing an individual’s employment/career needs and identify those who are suitable for case management. Case Managers work with these individuals in a collaborative, client driven process to develop a Return To Work Action Plan (RTWAP). The actions of a Case Manager must address the specific needs of the client as documented in their goals. The Case Manager must support accountability by organizing service delivery that is appropriate, coordinated, and timely to address client needs and desired outcomes.
 
Core Competencies:

• Confidentiality
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Respectfulness
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Accountability
• Professional Behaviour
• Communication – written & verbal

 
Responsibilities:
 
 Career Development
 
Preference given to applicants who have a valid NS Career Development Practitioner certificate or be willing to become enrolled in the NSCDA Career Pathways working towards the CCDP certification

• Conduct client needs assessment, including Level 1 Assessment (others as needed)
• Assist clients to establish career goals, job search, job maintenance, skills enhancement, education plans and being able to identify and access resources for their own self-guided career development strategies where applicable
• Identify client strengths and barriers to employment, develop Return-to-Work-Action Plans to address barriers.
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information.
• Monitor and evaluate the RTWAP; adjust as needed; provide follow-up and support
• Working collaboratively with community groups, agencies, and other organizations involved in providing community based career planning resources
• Connect with employers as required.

 
 Administration

• Documenting client information in LaMPSS (ex: employment history, education background, career goals, barriers to employment and Return-to-Work-Action Plan).
• Create and submit funding applications.
• Follow up progress and closing files in LaMPSS after the client meets his/her career objectives.

 
Required knowledge skills abilities and personal attributes:
 
The Case Manager must have:

• Proficient knowledge in the legislation, regulations, policies and procedures for employment, training and working knowledge of career development theory and applications
• Solid understanding of Labour Market Information and its applications
• The ability to define and manage career and personal development goals and transition
• Formal training in Case Management practices is an asset
• Solid understanding of assessment, processes, tools and resources
• Working knowledge of employment/career related services, programs and interventions
• A valid Nova Scotia Drivers’ license and access to reliable transportation.

 
The Case Manager must be able to:

• Effectively use information and communications technology; conduct research
• Adhere to inclusionary practice, ethical decision making and respect for diversity, inclusion and confidentiality
• Commit to professional development and career self-management

 
 Qualifications, Experience and Work Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field, such as psychology, social services or education, is usually required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in services related to counseling or in a helping profession may replace formal education.
• Clean criminal record check

 
Salary range: $37,050 - $48,750
 
Employment Solutions Society is committed to having a team reflective of the Region’s diversity and welcome applications from First Nations, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Persons of minority and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your cover letter or resume.
 
To Apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter in an MS Word Format, merged into one document to the attention of Margaret Matthews, Executive Director, mmatthews@empsolutions.ca and Heather Clarkson, Operations Manager, hclarkson@empsolutions.ca with the email subject line, Case Manager Term Position.
 
Please note that only emailed applications will be considered. No telephone calls please.
 
Deadline for Submissions: Tuesday September 27th at 4:30pm.
 
We thank you for your interest in NS Works Employment Solutions Society; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. References will only be contacted for those that have been selected for an interview.

 We are presently recruiting a Case Manager

37.5 hours/week - Full Time Term position  
(August 2022 – December 2022)
Potential for renewal
 
Primary Work Location: Bridgewater and Liverpool Centre locations
(Travel within Queens and Lunenburg Counties)
 
Our team of Case Managers (Certified Career Development Practitioners) assist job seekers and employers to navigate a range of programs by offering services that include career planning, job search and job development to assistance with staffing recruitment, HR planning, retention and referrals to other government supports available to Nova Scotia Businesses.
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Position Summary:
 
Case Managers are responsible for assessing an individual’s employment/career needs and identify those who are suitable for case management. Case Managers work with these individuals in a collaborative, client driven process to develop a Return to Work Action Plan (RTWAP). The actions of a Case Manager must address the specific needs of the client as documented in their goals. The Case Manager must support accountability by organizing service delivery that is appropriate, coordinated, and timely to address client needs and desired outcomes.
 
Core Competencies:

• Confidentiality
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Respectfulness
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Accountability
• Professional Behaviour
• Communication – written & verbal

 
Responsibilities:
 
Career Development
 

• Preference given to applicants who have a valid NS Career Development Practitioner certificate or be willing to become enrolled in the NSCDA Career Pathways working towards the CCDP certification
• Conduct client needs assessment, including Level 1 Assessment (others as needed)
• Assist clients to establish career goals, job search, job maintenance, skills enhancement, education plans and being able to identify and access resources for their own self-guided career development strategies where applicable
• Identify client strengths and barriers to employment, develop Return-to-Work-Action Plans to address barriers.
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information.
• Monitor and evaluate the RTWAP; adjust as needed; provide follow-up and support
• Working collaboratively with community groups, agencies, and other organizations involved in providing community based career planning resources
• Connect with employers as required.

 
Administration

• Documenting client information in LaMPSS (ex: employment history, education background, career goals, barriers to employment and Return-to-Work-Action Plan).
• Create and submit funding applications.
• Follow up progress and closing files in LaMPSS after the client meets his/her career objectives.

 
Required knowledge skills abilities and personal attributes:
 
The Case Manager must have:

• Proficient knowledge in the legislation, regulations, policies and procedures for employment, training and working knowledge of career development theory and applications
• Solid understanding of Labour Market Information and its applications
• The ability to define and manage career and personal development goals and transition
• Formal training in Case Management practices is an asset
• Solid understanding of assessment, processes, tools and resources
• Working knowledge of employment/career related services, programs and interventions
• A valid Nova Scotia Drivers’ license and access to reliable transportation.

 
The Case Manager must be able to:

• Effectively use information and communications technology; conduct research
• Adhere to inclusionary practice, ethical decision making and respect for diversity, inclusion and confidentiality
• Commit to professional development and career self-management

 
Qualifications, Experience and Work Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field, such as psychology, social services or education, is usually required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in services related to counseling or in a helping profession may replace formal education.
• Clean criminal record check

 
Salary range: $37,050 - $48,750
 
Employment Solutions Society is committed to having a team reflective of the Region’s diversity and welcome applications from First Nations, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Persons of minority and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your cover letter or resume.
 
To Apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter in an MS Word Format, merged into one document to the attention of Margaret Matthews, Executive Director, mmatthews@empsolutions.ca  and Heather Clarkson, Operations Manager, hclarkson@empsolutions.ca  with the email subject line, Case Manager Term Position.
 
Please note that only emailed applications will be considered. No telephone calls please.
 
Deadline for Submissions: Friday August 19th 2022 at 12 noon.
 
We thank you for your interest in NS Works Employment Solutions Society; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. References will only be contacted for those that have been selected for an interview.

Our Summer Interns, Grace and Janelle, are hosting an Open House for our NEW Youth Employment Centre - located here in Bridgewater at 215 Dominion Street on July 21st drop in anytime from 12:30 to 4:00.  Have a tour of our Youth Employment Centre, browse resources, learn more about our free services and explore your opportunities!  

​We are happy to announce we will be hosting Job Fair 2022 - Let's get to work! at the Days Inn, 50 North Street, Bridgewater, May 26th between 11am & 2pm.

Local employers with jobs to fill will be in attendance and on-the-spot interviews will take place.  Be prepared, dress for success and bring your resume!

We will have an ASL Interpreter available at the venue.  

Our lineup of local employers registered are:

• ABCO Industries Inc.
• Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre
• Aqualitas Inc.
• Harbour View Haven
• Health Association Nova Scotia/Igility
• Helping Nature Heal
• Jaspro Services
• Liverpool Global Empire
• Lucas Tree Experts
• MacLeod Group Health Services
• McDonald's Restaurant
• Michelin
• Nature's Reflections Landscaping
• Nova Scotia Community College
• NTT-BPO
• Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre
• Riverview Enhanced Living Society
• Safety First
• Sam's Nofrills
• Saunders Motors
• South Shore Painters
• South Shore Regional Hospital
• Nova Scotia Health
• South Shore Work Activity Program
• Staples
• Stonewrights Crafted Stone Surfaces Inc.
• The Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Grand Banker Bar & Grill
• Thinkwell Shift
• Walmart Canada
• White Point Beach Resort

Check back often to see our employer list grow.
Everyone is welcome!

Phone:  (902) 543-2479 or toll free:  1 (866) 711-0411​ email:  events@empsolutions.ca

​We are offering a Tourism and Hospitality program May 2nd-27th designed for people who identify as having a disability who want to enhance their tourism & hospitality skills.

Program key topics will include:

• Resume and Cover Letter creation
• Accessing and targeting the hidden job market
• Interview preparation
• Telephone Etiquette
• Customer Service skills
• Information and tips on opportunities in the tourism & hospitality industry Employer connections
• Disability rights, disclosure, and accommodations  Cash register training
• Certifications:
  •  First Aid/CPR
  •  WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
  •  TIANS (Tourism Industry Association of NS)
    
    • Service 1st-Making the Connection
    • Certificate in Team Excellence  
      
  • Food Handlers
    
  • ...and more!

Possible 4 weeks of paid work experience after the 4 weeks of in-class training

Hours of the program: 9:00am-12:OO pm

Exception of a few longer days (9am-3:30 pm) due to time to complete some certifications. There are limited seats so book yours today!
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Contact by email: info@empsolutions.ca, or by phone 902 543-2479 Toll-free at 1-866-711-0411