Apply By: Friday, October 3, 2008 11:59 pm EDT
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Employment Support Specialist - Designated
Organization:
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Division:
Ontario Disability Support Program
Position(s) language:
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.
About the job
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.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
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
Apply by:
Friday, October 3, 2008 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 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
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Friday, September 19, 2008
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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