Financial Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government
Description
Financial Worker:
SP1 Social Services Worker 1
TerM/Full-time
Department of Families
Community Services and Supports
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 42749
Salary(s): SP1 $46, $54,602.00 per year
Closing Date:
May 27, 2024
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.
The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Income Assistance Programs are intended to meet the basic needs of eligible participants, encouraging access and participation in the workforce and/or meet the needs of persons with a disability.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search)
- Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Checks
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Experience assessing and verifying information to determine eligibility to a program or for services.
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds (persons with disabilities, persons who are financially and/or socially disadvantaged, newcomers, different cultures etc.)
- Strong organizational skills including ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure with accuracy in an environment with competing demands.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with the public, program participants, staff and/or agencies.
- Strong problem solving skills with experience with managing conflict.
- Experience with disbursing funds according to program or policy guidelines.
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
- Knowledge of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA).
- Clear and concise English verbal communication skills.
- Effective English written communication skills.
Desired:
- Knowledge of various community programs and social services.
Duties:
The Financial Worker functions as a member of a team providing Income Assistance supports and services. The incumbent communicates regularly with clients, agencies, and other stakeholders by telephone, in writing or in person. The Financial Worker calculates, processes and issues benefits in accordance with the Disability Support Regulation and policies. The incumbent reviews, recommends, orders and/or authorizes expenditures for health and/or special needs, minor repairs or medical travel needs.
The incumbent enters electronic data for clients' budgets, pays bills, maintains client confidentiality and performs other clerical duties as assigned.
- Advertisement # 4274
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
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