Health & Family Services

Ontario Works

Supervisor, Ontario Works

(Permanent, full-time)

Job # OW 10-3

August 9, 2010:

Candidates have been selected and are being contacted.  Interviews are taking place on August 12, 2010.

July 19, 2010:

As of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 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 a full-time, permanent Supervisor, Ontario Works at the Chatham-Kent Centre for Community Services in Chatham.  This position will report directly to the Program Manager, Ontario Works.

Responsibilities:

·          Providing supervision, direction and guidance to a team of Employment Caseworkers and/or Income Support Caseworkers to ensure effective delivery of the Ontario Works Program.

·          Analyze and Interpret legislation and regulations; assist in developing local policy and procedures.

·          Developing and delivering orientation and ongoing training as required in all aspects of casework, ensuring that their knowledge of policy, procedures and applicable legislation is current and conducive to effecting good client services.

·          Conducting performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.

·          Scheduling adequate coverage of caseworkers.

·          Responding to inquiries/concerns from the public, other levels of government, community agencies.

·          Prepare documentation for submission to Court; Internal Appeals and Submissions to the Social Benefits Tribunal.

·          Assist in designing and implementing proposals for the funding and delivery of new programs including community partnerships.

·          Assist in developing the budget for the Ontario Works Program, monitoring and exercising control over the spending of a budget allocation of approximately 29.5 million annually.

·          Assist in completing service contracts for the Ministry and completely quarterly and annual reports.

·          Maintaining and evaluating statistics in order to assess the viability of various Ontario Works Programs and to determine staffing levels.

·          Assisting in the development and implementation of the department’s business plan.

·          Represent the Municipality on groups and/or boards, both internal and external

Qualifications:

·          Possess a University Degree in Social Sciences or Social Work field from a recognized university.

·          Minimum of six years experience in direct delivery of Ontario Works.

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

·          Familiar with other levels of Government, ancillary legislation and community agencies.

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

·          Familiarity with other income support and employment assistance programs.

·          Proficient in computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

·          Must be proficient in Service Delivery Model Technology (SDMT).

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

Compensation:

This permanent full-time position has an annual salary range of $64,555 to $72,996 (based upon Grade 9 of the 2010 non-union full-time compensation plan), plus benefits, following the successful completion of a 90-day probation period.

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:
SupervisorOntarioWorksCAREERPROFILEJuly2010.doc
SupervisorOntarioWorksCAREERPROFILEJuly2010.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, July 28, 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.