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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
Language of Position(s):
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
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
How do I qualify?
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.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 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
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Customer and Client Services
Posted on:
Friday, November 2, 2012
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 Monday, November 19, 2012 11:59 pm EST. 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.
