Health & Family Services

Ontario Works

Ontario Works Caseworkers

(Temporary, full-time)

Job # OW 10-2

CURRENT STATUS:

August 17, 2010:

This position has been filled.  We thank you for your interest in working with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, and hope you will continue to watch our job postings and apply for positions which you are interested in.

July 13, 2010:

Candidates have been selected and are being contacted.  Interviews are taking place July 21 to 23, 2010.

June 30, 2010:

As of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, we no longer will be accepting resumes for this posting.  The department is currently reviewing all resumes received.  This process can take up to two weeks or longer, depending on the number of applications. 

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NOTE: This position requires a Career Profile and resume (no cover letter is requested).  If submitting a hard copy, please attach the Career Profile to the front of your resume.

Job Description:

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent requires three temporary full-time Ontario Works Caseworkers, at the Chatham-Kent Centre for Community Services in Chatham.  These positions are for a period up to one year.

Responsibilities:

·         Delivering a complex social assistance program for Ontario Works participants, assisting individuals to achieve self-reliance and independent from the social assistance system

·         Providing crisis intervention and appropriate community referrals

·         Providing individual and group counselling, participant assessment, financial eligibility determination, effective case planning, liaison with community partners, extensive case investigation and documentation, and efficiently and effectively develop optimum participant potential

·         Using sound judgement and discretion to ensure participants receiving effective service within a complex legislative and policy environment that incorporates the unique circumstances of each individual participant

·         Supporting all Ontario Works team members in achieving departmental objectives while continually seeking new methods and procedures to increase personal and organizational efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications:

·         Possess a University Degree in Social Sciences or Social Work field from a recognized university, with two to four years related training and experience

·         Proven ability to assess participant employability as it relates to general life skills, motivation and attitudes

·         Able to interpret and accurately apply complex legislation; maintain up to date knowledge of legislative changes as required

·         Proficient in using computers, Microsoft Office programs, and the ability to learn new software programs

·         Experience in an employment assistance program for social assistance clients would be an asset

·         Experience providing individual and/or group counselling would be an asset

·         Knowledge of related Provincial and Federal income support programs would be an asset

·         Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with internal staff, community agencies and the public would be an asset

·         Proven excellent communication, analytical, problem solving and time management skills are essential

·         Proven file documentation skills are essential

·         Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) prior to commencement of employment

·         Because this position would be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's license with a reliable motor vehicle is required

Compensation:

These temporary full-time positions have an hourly wage rate of $31.63 to $35.76 (based on grade 8 of the 2010 non-union compensation plan), plus 15% in lieu of benefits (which includes health & dental benefits, statutory & non-statutory holidays, and non-enrolment in OMERS) and 4% vacation pay. 

Applying:

Candidates interested in the above position are asked to submit a Career Profile and resume to the address below.  Please do not include a cover letter, or copies of transcripts, licenses, certificates, etc.

The Career Profile can be found below.  The Microsoft Word (.doc) version of the Career Profile may be saved on your computer.  Please complete the form and save before printing or emailing.  There is an Adobe version you can print and complete by hand. If you are unable to save or print either of the Career Profile versions, please visit:

o   A local library

o   A Chatham-Kent municipal centre

o   Or Chatham-Kent Employment Resource Centres (in Chatham at the Federal building, 1^st floor, 120 Wellington Street or in Wallaceburg at the Municipal Centre, 2^nd floor, 786 Dufferin Ave) 

CAREER PROFILE:
OWCaseworkerCAREERPROFILEJune10.doc
OWCaseworkerCAREERPROFILEJune10.pdf

 

Your resume should give detailed information for each 'yes' answer in your Career Profile, as well as where you gained the experience.  Your resume should list each employer, the job titles under each employer, with a summary of the job duties/skills/experiences you gained in each position compared to the responsibilities and qualifications listed in the job ad.

If submitting electronically, please include the municipal job title and municipal job number in your subject line, and include your name and phone number in the body of your e-mail.  If submitting a Career Profile application form and resume via e-mail, please submit your documents in a MS Word (.doc or docx) or Adobe (.pdf) attachment.  Please do not paste the application form into your email. 

Applications must be received before 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010:

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

315 King Street West

P.O. Box 640

Chatham ON  N7M 5K8

Attn. Cathy J. E. Hoffman, MPA, CHRP, CMMIII

Director, Human Resources & Organizational Development

Fax:  519.436.3237

Email address: Ckresume@chatham-kent.ca

Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.