Demonstrate your health care experience, excellent decision making and written communication skills in a multi disciplinary team consisting of health care professionals. We are seeking motivated bilingual (French/English) and unilingual individuals to provide disability determination adjudication decisions in this role.
At the Social Assistance Central Services Branch (SACSB) our mission is to deliver efficient and fair services to Ontario's most vulnerable people. We offer a collaborative working environment focussed on excellence, progress and continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on not only delivering service excellence, but also in how we deliver – with a supportive culture that values diversity, inclusion and ongoing growth and development. Your leadership and inclusive mindset are valuable assets to SACSB and will contribute greatly towards developing an existing solution-focused atmosphere.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
Please note : The majority of this role will be done virtually, however work locations/headquarters will still be assigned and will be based on the home addresses of successful candidates against the following potential locations - Barrie, Belleville, Bracebridge, Brampton, Brantford, Brockville, Burlington, Cambridge, Chatham, Cornwall, Guelph, Hamilton, Hawkesbury, Kenora, Kingston, Kirkland Lake, Kitchener, Lindsay, London, Mississauga, Newmarket, North Bay, Orillia, Oshawa, Ottawa, Owen Sound, Pembroke, Peterborough, Renfrew, Sarnia, Sault Ste Marie, Simcoe, Smiths Falls, South Porcupine, St Catharines, Stratford, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Windsor, Woodstock
You will:
• review and assess medical applications and accompanying medical documents
• determine medical eligibility under Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Act
• consult with health care practitioners and non-medical professionals
• assess, analyze, interpret and evaluate medical and psychiatric impairments of applicants based on submitted information
• apply a critical awareness of the lived experiences of equity deserving people of Ontario such as those who identify as Black, Racialized, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, People with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIIA+.
• write well-reasoned decisions clearly, completely and concisely using increased focus for extended periods
• provide administrative or other services as required
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• For the French position, you are proficient in English and have verbal and written French language skills at the advanced level.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills:
• you have significant knowledge of physical or mental impairments and their impact on activities of daily living in the areas of personal care, community or a workplace
• you have significant clinical experience in treatment settings for adults who have medical or psychiatric impairments
• you have investigative skills and ability to keep informed of advancements in medical research and changes in treatment practices
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:
• you have strong analytical, clinical judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• you can make independent decisions on disability determination
• you can analyze, and interpret a variety of medical documentation
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• you have excellent written communication skills to write detailed decisions
• you have strong oral communication, interpersonal, and team player skills
• you have good presentation skills to participate in file and case rounds
• you can work effectively in a team and are able to liaise with professionals
Computer Skills:
• you are proficient with computers and related software packages