Case Manager (Open Until Filled)

at  Manitoba Government

CASE MANAGER (OPEN UNTIL FILLED)

ES2-3 Estates Officer 2/3
Regular/full-time
Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services
Public Guardian and Trustee, Consumer Protection
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 43284
Salary(s): ES2-3 $54,489.00 - $75,728.00 per year
Closing Date: February 28, 2025
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.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.
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 fill current and future Case Manager opportunities.
All applications are reviewed once a month. Please submit only one application per six month-long posting period.
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and your resume. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services at the number or email provided under the “Apply Now” section to request the application form.
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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba (PGT) is a provincial government Special Operating Agency that manages the affairs of Manitobans who are unable to do so themselves and have no one else willing or able to act on their behalf, as well as administers the estates of individuals residing in Manitoba who have died and who have no one else to act as administrator or executor. The PGT also manages trust money on behalf of individuals under the age of 18 as well as those who are under a legal disability. In addition, the PGT manages the personal and financial affairs of individuals who are incompetent to make independent decisions or who live with intellectual disabilities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Professional experience working with people who have a mental illness, dementia or an intellectual disability
• Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures and/or legislation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively manage a high volume of work and competing demands
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders such as other government departments, a variety of professionals and the general public
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent written communication skills including (but not limited to) report writing, letters and memos
• Excellent mathematical skills with experience preparing budgets and financial documents
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions

Desired:

• Experience assisting clients with the management of their finances or property including creating personal financial plans and/or budgets
• Supervisory experience including providing direction and performance management
• Professional experience with Case Management

Duties:
The Case Manager (CM) manages a full and complex caseload of client files where the Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba (PGT) has been appointed under The Mental Health Act or under The Adults Living with an Intellectual Disability Act, to manage the personal care and/or property of individuals who lack the capacity to do so themselves. The CM is required to make complex decisions regarding a client’s personal care, including medical treatment decisions. The CM is also required to identify and manage a client’s property, which involves developing individualized client budgets (based on the particular client’s income and expenses), responding to funding requests and dealing with personal property and real property. The CM works independently, in accordance with established policies, procedures and legislation. The CM must have very good time management skills to case manage the client volume and the competing demands of the position.

Please refer the Job description for details