Adjudicator / Case Manager

SP3 Adjudicator / Case Manager

Term/full-time

(with the possibility of becoming a regular)

Manitoba Justice

Victims Services, Courts

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42608

Salary(s):   SP3 $53,713.00 - $69,146.00 per year

Closing Date:   April 14, 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 visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

To be considered for this competition, candidates must submit a Resume and a Cover letter.

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary civil service that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare in the cover letter, resumé or application if they are from any of the following employment equity groups: women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be able to provide Satisfactory enhanced security check Level IV
• Must be able to provide Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to provide Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check 
• Able to travel to remote communities via airplane 
• Able to travel within the service area

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post-secondary degree in social sciences.  Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Case management experience in the social services field
• Experience using a client-centered, trauma informed approach that considers a person’s race, gender, religion and past trauma experiences 
• Superior written communication skills, including experience preparing original content 
• Sound judgment and decision making skills
• Experience interpreting and applying procedures, policies, and programs 
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage stress effectively in a high volume and high stress environment 
• Experience fostering and contributing to a positive and respectful work environment 
• Knowledge of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Program. 

Desired:

• Experience administering financial benefits

Duties:
The Adjudicator position is under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Program (CVCP).  The Adjudicator is responsible to meet with and assess victims in order to provide financial, medical, emotional or other support services.  The Adjudicator is responsible for the interpretation of The Victims’ Bill of Rights as it relates to the CVCP and adjudication of claims, including the calculation of all benefits.  The Adjudicator also provides on-going case management to victims who have been injured and require support in returning to pre-injury status. Further, they are responsible for assessing the needs and services required by claimants, managing the vocational and rehabilitation process for injured victims, and determining entitlement to medical intervention.  The Adjudicator is required to provide professional, comprehensive assessments, continuity of care and emotional support for the claimant, as well as monitor expenditures within the constraints of fiscal realities.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed.  Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor’s representative or the grievor, if unrepresented.  Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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