Financial Worker

at  Manitoba Government

FINANCIAL WORKER

SP1 Financial Worker 1
Term/full-time
Department of Families
RSS Eastern - Steinbach, Community Services Support
Steinbach MB
Advertisement Number: 43358
Salary(s): SP1 $1,889.35 - $2,259.10 bi-weekly
Closing Date: November 25, 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).
This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.
An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions in Steinbach and will remain in effect for 12 months.
The Employment and Income Assistance program is a last resort program intended to meet the basic needs of eligible participants, encouraging access and participation in the workforce for employable participants. The program also meets the special needs of the disabled ensuring their inclusion in the community while respecting their independence.
To be considered for this competition, you are required to submit an Application Form for screening and Resume.
Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

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

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience assessing and verifying information to determine eligibility to a program or for services
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds (persons with disabilities, persons who are financially and/or socially disadvantaged, newcomers, different cultures etc.)
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure with accuracy in an environment with competing demands
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with the public, program participants, staff and or agencies
• Effective problem solving and conflict management skills
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Effective written communication skills
• Ability to make sound judgment in disbursing public funds
• Experience interpreting, applying or explaining legislation, regulations or policies to others
• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications particularly Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook

Desired:

• Knowledge of different community programs or services

Duties:
The Financial Worker functions as a member of a case management team responsible for providing Employment and Income Assistance program services. The incumbent communicates regularly with clients, agencies and other stakeholders by telephone, in writing or in-person, processes and issues benefits in accordance with the Employment and Income Assistance Act, Regulations and policies. This position reviews, recommends, orders and/or authorizes expenditures for emergency, health and/or special needs and home and minor repairs submitted by clients. The incumbent enters electronic data for client budgets, pays bills, maintains client confidentiality and performs other clerical duties as assigned.

Please refer the Job description for details