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Employment Support Specialist - Designated
Organization:
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Division:
Ontario Disability Support Program
Language of Position(s):
Bilingual English/French
Job Term:
1 Temporary (up to six months with possible extension)
Job Code:
05512 - Community Development Officer 2
Salary:
$1,093.69 - $1,383.47 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where you can utilize your expertise to enhance employment opportunities for persons with a disability under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Employment Supports? If so, then consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Community and Social Services and Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As part of the ODSP Employment Supports team, you will determine eligibility and facilitate access to Employment Supports for eligible clients by acting as a resource and community developer in the area of employment; reviewing the provision of employment supports by service providers funded by the Ministry to ensure services are delivered in accordance with program policies and guidelines and by evaluating the effectiveness of program delivery.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interview clients, explain program information, eligibility decisions and effectively liaise with community agencies, service providers and potential employers, as well as report writing and correspondence to develop and deliver group information sessions to diverse audiences. Demonstrated knowledge of various disability-related employment barriers, programs and community resources especially those focused on training and employment for persons with disabilities. Good knowledge of the local labour market and ability to interpret wide range of legislation, including the ODSP Act, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act and other related provincial and federal legislation. Demonstrated problem solving, negotiation, and judgment skills as well as organizational and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in English and French is required at the advanced level.
Ability to travel throughout the Eastern Region
Successful applicants may also be considered for temporary positions which may arise over the next 12 months
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 347 Preston Street, 3rd Floor, Ottawa, East Region, Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Friday, September 19, 2008
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, October 3, 2008 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
