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SPECIAL AGREEMENTS OFFICER (FLS)
Organization:
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Division:
Community and Developmental Services
Language of Position(s):
Bilingual English/French
Job Term:
1 Temporary up to 12 months with possibility of extension
Job Code:
05512 - Community Development Officer 2
Salary:
$1,159.75 - $1,467.03 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
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**
How do I qualify?
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
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 375 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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
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 Thursday, October 24, 2019 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.
