Challenging Behavior Coordinator - Continuing Care

Job summary

The Challenging Behaviour Resource Coordinator facilitates the implementation of the Behavioral Health Program within the continuing care sector. They provide leadership and guidance to enhance the capacity of providers to care for older persons with complex cognitive and mental health needs.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. [//hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=NSHAP&loginMethod=SSO] Req ID: 228109 Location: Central Zone, Joseph Howe Centre Department: cc Behaviorial Health - CNS Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 22-Oct-26 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Accountable to the Continuing Care Behavioral Health Manager, the Challenging Behaviour Resource Coordinator (CBRC) is responsible for facilitating and supporting the implementation of the Behavioural Health Program with the continuing care sector. The CBRC also plays a key role in enhancing the capacity of continuing care providers to provide care to older persons with complex cognitive (dementia) / mental health needs and associated responsive behaviours. Through the provision of leadership and collaboration, the CBRC will provide guidance and advice to promote the coordination and integration of services. Duties will be performed in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, Standards, Policies and Procedures of Nova Scotia Health. Nova Scotia Health is committed to patient safety, continued quality improvement, and advancing the delivery of safe and trusted health services. ABOUT YOU We would love to hear from you if you have the following: * Completion of a university degree in a regulated healthcare profession with a minimum of five (5) years' experience within the profession * A member in good standing with college or appropriate regulatory governing body in Nova Scotia * Minimum two (2) years clinical experience working with clients with responsive behavior in the Continuing Care sector, geriatrics, mental health and/or ABI populations * Experience working in a multifaceted and dynamic environment requiring the CBRC to work autonomously and creatively as well as collaboratively with other professionals and para-professionals * Knowledge of community agencies, service resources and outreach teams considered an asset * Experience in developing and delivering education programs and facilitating knowledge transfer with both individuals and teams using adult learning principles an asset. * Excellent communication skills both written and oral * Experience and knowledge in best practices related to the management and assessment of mental illness and dementias, including the use of effective practice modalities * Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy * Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, demonstrating flexibility, and versatility while managing numerous tasks simultaneously * Travel to other sites throughout the Central Zone is required. Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required * Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. HOURS * Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly * Approximately a 18-month assignment COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $40.15 - $51.36 hourly $53.16 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer. Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Challenging Behaviour Resource Coordinator facilitates the implementation of the Behavioral Health Program within the continuing care sector. They provide leadership and guidance to enhance the capacity of providers to care for older persons with complex cognitive and mental health needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in a regulated healthcare profession and have at least five years of professional experience. A minimum of two years of clinical experience working with clients with responsive behaviors in continuing care, geriatrics, or mental health is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• Dementia care · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred
• policy implementation · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Behavioral health
• Clinical assessment
• Dementia care
• Mental health support
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Adult learning principles
• Knowledge transfer
• Communication
• Crisis management
• Policy implementation
• Patient safety
• Quality improvement
• Service coordination
• Complex cognitive care
• Dementia
• Tactfulness
• Clinical Experience
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Diplomacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge Transfer
• Quality Improvement
• Adult Learning Principles
• Mental Health
• Management
• Confidentiality
• Continuing Care
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Geriatrics
• Patient Safety
• Innovation
• Mental Diseases
• Coordinating
• Behavioral Health

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Continuing Care Coordinator
• Clinical Coordinator
• Health Service Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers

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