SPECIAL AGREEMENTS OFFICER (FLS)

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Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of your communities most vulnerable citizens by providing information, advice and assistance? If so, then consider this challenging opportunity with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

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About the job

You will:

• Administer, monitor, co-ordinate and evaluate the Special Services at Home Program (SSAH), Assistance for Children with Severe Disability Program (ACSD) and Enhanced Respite for Medically Fragile and/or Technologically Dependent Children (MFTD);
• Provide orientation to community agencies, families and the general public concerning the intent and goals of these programs;
• Review and recommend approval of requests for SSAH;
• Provide advice to service providers and parents on availability of programs to meet child/adult needs;
• Make recommendations for approval and conduct reviews of ACSD clients.

**Please note this is a French bilingual position only**

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

• You must have oral and written French language skills at the advanced level

Legislation and Community Resources Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of community resources/agencies for persons with developmental, physical and other disabilities.
• You have knowledge of and ability to interpret relevant legislation such as Developmental Services Act, Child and Family Services Act, Ontario Disability Support Program and other related legislation.

Communication, Negotiation and Interpersonal Skills

• You demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to effectively provide information and converse with the clients and public
• You can apply your interpersonal and customer service skills to manage relationships
• You have negotiation and interviewing skills to obtain important information and utilizing tact and discretion to clearly understand the needs of clients with disabilities

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• You are able to analyze information to understand and explain legislation, policies and guidelines
• You have proven problem solving skills to identify gaps in services within the community, provide recommendations and potential solutions
• You exercise sound judgment when dealing with sensitive information

Organizational and Computer Skills

• You have demonstrated organizational skills to meet deadlines and to work under pressure
• You have a proven ability to work independently
• You have experience using computer applications including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• You are able to use automated computer systems and online database systems

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Additional information:

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service).
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• W-SS-140434/19

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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.