New Job Financial Worker In Manitoba

Financial Worker

SP1 Social Services Worker 1

Term/full-time

Department of Families

Regional Social Services, Community Service Delivery

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 41084

Salary(s): SP1 $46,791.00 - $54,602.00 per year

Closing Date: May 13, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular and/or term full-time positions in Winnipeg and will remain in effect until exhausted

The Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) program is a last resort program intended to meet the basic needs of eligible participants, encouraging access and participation in the workforce for employable participants. The program also meets the special needs of persons with a disability ensuring their inclusion in the community while respecting their independence.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search)
• Satisfactory Child Abuse and Adult Abuse registry checks

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience assessing and verifying applicant information to determine eligibility for a program or service
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds (persons with disabilities, persons who are financially and/or socially disadvantaged, newcomers, different cultures, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks among competing demands while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse program participants, staff and service providers
• Strong problem solving and conflict management skills
• Sound reasoning and judgment in disbursing public funds
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality, including knowledge of The Freedom of Information Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)
• Experience interpreting, applying or explaining legislation, regulations or policies to others
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• Clear and concise English verbal communication skills
• Effective English written communication skills

Desired:

• Knowledge of various community programs and social services

Duties:
TheEIA Financial Worker functions as a member of a case management team responsible for providing Employment and Income Assistance program services. The incumbent communicates regularly with clients, agencies and other stakeholders by telephone, in writing or in person. The incumbent calculates, processes, and issues benefits in accordance with the Manitoba Assistance Act, Regulations and policies. The incumbent reviews, recommends, orders and/or authorizes expenditures for emergency, health and/or special needs and home & minor repairs submitted by clients. The incumbent enters electronic data for clients’ budgets, pays bills, maintains client confidentiality and performs other clerical duties as assigned.

Apply to:

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Click here to access the application form.

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Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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