SP3 Social Services Worker 3
Regular/full-time
Department of Families
Regional Social Services - Northern Region, Community Service Delivery
Flin Flon MB, The Pas MB, Thompson MB, Swan River MB
Advertisement Number: 36774
Salary(s): SP3 $50,820.00 - $65,439.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance and Northern premium, if applicable.
Closing Date: December 18, 2020
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, visible minorities 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.
This competition will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill current and future regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions within the Northern Region (Flin Flon, Swan River, The Pas & Thompson), subject to staffing approval. The eligibility list will remain in effect for 6 months.
For more information about the city of Thompson please visit: www.thompson.ca/
For more information about the town of The Pas please visit: www.townofthepas.ca/
For more information about the city of Flin Flon please visit: www.cityofflinflon.ca/
For more information about the town of Swan River please visit: www.swanrivermanitoba.ca/
The Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) Program is a program of last resort that provides financial and other assistance to eligible Manitobans who have no other way to support themselves or their families. The program works with persons living with disabilities to meet their specialized needs and ensure inclusion in the community while also partnering with employable participants and their families to encourage access and participation in the workforce.
Conditions of Employment:
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What you will do:
As an EIA Case Counsellor, you are a part of a larger social services team of health, education, training and employment professionals who work in partnership to help Manitobans maximize independence, autonomy and quality of life. The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic. You will be assisting participants, meeting with them in person and on the phone, hearing their stories, assessing their needs, providing counselling and connecting them with resources. Oftentimes, they may be experiencing physical, emotional and/or mental health issues, and have other stressors impacting their day. This can make for challenging situations, but you will also find reward in helping participants move forward in their lives.
You will work with EIA participants to plan for success, developing and implementing recommendations based on your knowledge and interpretation of program legislation and policy. You work within an integrated cross-departmental case management system and are an active member in planning and coordinating integrated services that strive to find the right solutions for participants and their families.
Who you are:
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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