CASEWORKER

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Your strong client-focused, consultation and analytical expertise is needed to deliver the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), using a case management approach.

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About the job

• Provide customer service and consultation to clients
• Collect and evaluate information to determine eligibility for ODSP Income and Employment Supports
• Make adjustments to entitlements and resolve conflict situations
• Explain legislation and ministry initiatives
• Prepare a range of communication materials
• Plan and deliver information sessions to clients and stakeholders, on community-based employment supports

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What you bring to the team

Customer Service and Communication Skills

• You can provide effective customer service to clients with disabilities
• You have the ability to liaise with community agencies, provide information to clients, and resolve conflict situations
• You have effective communication and consulting skills to write clear, concise reports and conduct information sessions
• You demonstrate sensitivity towards diversity and inclusion of applicants, clients, and co-workers
• You have interviewing skills to conduct interviews with clients by phone or in person
• You have effective listening skills to determine client needs and make appropriate referrals

Knowledge

• You have knowledge of community services, resources, policies, programs and issues/barriers affecting clients with disabilities
• You have knowledge of labour market trends
• You are able to interpret and apply legislation in order to review/determine program eligibility and identify infractions

Analytical, Planning, and Organizational Skills

• You demonstrate planning and organizational skills to set priorities, work within time constraints and meet deadlines
• You have demonstrated analytical skills to collect, document and evaluate information
• You are able to work in a team environment

NOTE:

Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.

Additional offers may be made to other office locations within 125 kms. of the advertised location

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Additional information:

Note:

• The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming temporary opportunities and may be used for up to eighteen months.
• W-CS-112442/17

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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.