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Case Presenting Officer - AMENDED
Organization:
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Division:
Operations Division
City:
Bracebridge, Kirkland Lake, North Bay, South Porcupine
Position(s) language:
Bilingual English/French
Job code:
10503 - Welfare Field Worker 2
Salary:
$1,121.25 - $1,346.88 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
If you are a versatile and self-motivated individual consider this challenging opportunity with the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
About the job
As a Case Presenting Officer, you will:
• review and assess cases when disability clients appeal ministry decisions regarding eligibility
• conduct in-depth investigations into eligibility of disability clients
• prepare and present cases on behalf of Ministry at Social Benefits Tribunal Hearings
NOTE: the successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to work from any one of the following work locations:
- 10 Government Road East, Kirkland Lake
- 50 Balls Drive,Bracebridge
- 621 Main Street West,North Bay
- 5520 Highway 101 East, South Porcupine
What you bring to the team
Mandatory:
• You have a valid driver's license
• You must be able and willing to travel throughout the province as required
• You are proficient in English and have advanced proficiency in oral French
Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of judicial/appeal proceedings related to social assistance
Research & Analytical Skills:
• You have demonstrated the ability to research, interpret and apply detailed knowledge of the Ontario Disability Support Program Act and related legislation, regulations and policies
• You have demonstrated analytical, evaluation, problem solving and organizational skills
Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
• You have demonstrated verbal and written communication and presentation skills to explain disability programs, legislation, regulations, clients rights and responsibilities, write detailed reports, and cross-examine witnesses
• You have proven negotiation, interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to apply tact and diplomacy in dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• You are able to negotiate resolutions with clients and legal representatives
• You are able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
Computer Skills:
• You are proficient withsoftware applications including Wordprocessing, spreadsheets, email and databases
JOB AD HAS BEEN AMENDED TO REMOVE REQUIREMENT FOR WRITTEN PROFICIENCY IN FRENCH.
Apply by:
Monday, November 19, 2012 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 50 Balls Dr, Bracebridge, Central Region or 641 Main St, North Bay, North Region or 5560 Hwy 101 East, South Porcupine, North Region or 10 Government Rd E, Kirkland Lake, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Customer and Client Services
Posted on:
Friday, November 2, 2012
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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