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DISABILITY DETERMINATION ADJUDICATOR
Organization:
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Division:
Social Assistance Central Services Branch
Language of Position(s):
Both English and bilingual
Job Term:
6 Temporary (up to 12 months with possible extension)
Job Code:
03523 - Executive Officer 2
Salary:
$1,232.83 - $1,572.05 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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 individuals to provide disability determination adjudication decisions in this role.
What can I expect to do in this role?
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
• write well-reasoned decisions clearly, completely and concisely
• provide administrative or other services as required
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• For the bilingual position, advanced level verbal and written French language skills
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
Additional Information:
Address:
- 5 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, Toronto, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement
- 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 12 months, Toronto, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Friday, June 9, 2017
Note:
- This ad is also available in French.
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section 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), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above 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 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 screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, June 23, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
