Local Area Coordinator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Department: Opportunities and Social Development
Location:
HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 08-Jun-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD) is 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 implementing 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 welcoming, inclusive, and supportive communities.
About Our Opportunity
We are seeking passionate and community-driven individuals to join us as Local Area Coordinators (LACs), a newly created role central to delivering the Human Rights Remedy at the local level.
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy is a transformative five‑year initiative aimed at addressing systemic discrimination against people with disabilities in the province. As a Local Area Coordinator, you will work alongside individuals with disabilities, their families, and support networks, helping to build strong, inclusive connections with local communities, mainstream services, and clinical partners.
Your role focuses on creating trusting relationships that open opportunities for people with disabilities to live full, meaningful lives in welcoming and inclusive communities.
You will support people with disabilities and those in their support networks to create and carry out strategies that reflect their strengths, needs, and goals. By listening and understanding what matters most, you will help build their confidence, resilience, and connection to community. This role is about walking alongside people with empathy and care, using a rights‑based approach and mindfully addressing the impacts of trauma while offering thoughtful, tailored support and coordination.
Primary Accountabilities
As an LAC, you will help bring the Human Rights Remedy to life by supporting people with disabilities to live self‑directed lives in welcoming communities. You will work in an integrated, person‑centered, inclusive manner, building relationships with individuals, families, services, and local organizations. By sharing knowledge and raising awareness, you will strengthen communities and create more opportunities for connection and belonging.
In day‑to‑day work, you will coach individuals through opportunities and support them in building strong, lasting support networks. You will advocate for access to services and enhance connections to community supports.
You will collaborate with Regional Hub colleagues to develop sustainable partnerships, enhance natural support networks, and promote the values of person‑directed planning, supportive decision‑making, and the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Above all, you will foster a respectful and inclusive culture while building positive relationships with people with disabilities, families, service providers, and the wider Nova Scotian community.
Qualifications and Experience
A completed Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Community Development, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in a relevant role supporting individuals with disabilities, community development, or social services. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
You must have strong existing connections within the local community, or demonstrate an ability to quickly build relationships and partnerships. A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation are required. In addition, you have expertise in person‑centered, individualized planning and support coordination, strong communication and…
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