Financial Worker

SP1 Social Services Worker 1

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Rural & Northern Services - Northern Region, Community Service Delivery

Flin Flon MB

Advertisement Number: 42747

Salary(s):   SP1 $49,287.00 - $58,933.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable.

Closing Date:   May 9, 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.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions in Flin Flon, Thompson, The Pas and Selkirk and will remain in effect until exhausted.

For more information about Flin Flon, please visit the following website: https://www.cityofflinflon.ca/ 

The Department of Families is seeking a qualified individual to fill the Financial Worker position in Flin Flon, Manitoba.

The Manitoba government provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for its employees which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity and parental leave, family related leave and a defined pension plan. The Manitoba government is also committed to supporting the development of its employees through training and career development opportunities.
 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience performing clerical and administrative duties including working with financial matters in an office environment.
• Experience interviewing people for the purpose of gathering and verifying information and identifying needs.
• Excellent decision making skills, including the ability to demonstrate sound judgement in order to distribute public funds.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to handle a large volume of work and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse social, cultural, educational and financial backgrounds.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) or similar software applications.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislative acts and regulations and/or policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with the public, program participants, staff and/or agencies.

Desired:

• Knowledge of the Employment and Income Assistance Program.
• Knowledge of local community resources available to Northern Manitobans.

Duties:
The Financial Worker functions as a member of a case management team responsible for providing Employment and Income Assistance program services.

Major activities include: calculates financial need and issues benefits in accordance with the Employment and Income Assistance Act, regulations and policies.  There is written and verbal communication with program participants and others in the public and private sectors.

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

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