Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PROGRAM AREA: First Nation Child and Family Services
POSITION TITLE: OW Income Support Worker
DURATION: Full-Time Permanent
CLOSING: January 24, 2025
Position Summary:
Wasauksing First Nation is accepting applications for a OW Income Support Worker reporting to the Director of Social Services. The Income Support Worker is responsible for administering and delivering the Ontario Works Income Support program to residents of Wasauksing First Nation. Social Assistance will be managed in accordance with the existing Provincial legislation, Ontario Works directives and the First Nations Policy. The Ontario Works program will be provided to members of Wasauksing First Nation respecting the culture and economic aspects of the First Nation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
As directed by the Ontario Works Administrator the Ontario Works Income Support Worker will complete the following:
File/Client Related Duties:
• Maintain a secure filing system with appropriate client information.
• Schedule appointments with the client to determine eligibility and needs.
• Explain income support criteria and guidelines to the client.
• Explain the application process and assist client with completing application forms within the AD Morrison program.
• Verify applicant information including family size and current income and living conditions.
• Refer both eligible and ineligible clients to other appropriate resources.
• Administer and deliver the Income Support Program to ensure the program is delivered in an effective and efficient manner.
• Distribute Monthly Income Statements in a timely manner.
• Prepare Monthly and weekly Payroll in a timely manner for clients and/or suppliers.
• Maintain ongoing communications with clients by including OW Updates in monthly mail out.
• Schedule yearly updates for clients to update their file.
• Data enter information into the AD Morrison Program.
• Provide the appropriate referrals to clients to apply for ODSP or OAS.
• Refer clients to other agencies based on their needs and goals.
• Plan and participate in monthly OW Drop-Ins, Food Banks; career fairs and other community activities.
• Complete monthly Ontario Works Subsidy Claims to submit to Director of Social Services and forward to appropriate funding agencies.
• Submit required additional reports concerning the Income Support Program to Director of Social Services.
Education & Experience:
• Ontario Secondary School Diplocma or equivalent 3 years’ experience.
Other Requirements:
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, word-processing.
• Knowledgeable of the Ontario Works legislation, regulations, policies and procedures for the Income Support Program.
• Wasauksing Policies and Procedures.
• An understanding of the northern economic, cultural and political environment
• Provide a current CPIC.
Applications must be received no later than Monday, January 24, 2025
@ 4:00 pm
Please send your resume with a cover letter, contact information and two recent employment references to:
Amanda Worm, HR Manager
Email: hrmanager@wasauksing.ca
Or package may be dropped off at the following physical address:
Administration Office
1508 Geewadin Road Lane G
Wasauksing First Nation
Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates with relevant on reserve employment experience and/or those with knowledge and understanding of the Wasauksing First Nation History and Community.
“Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We wish to thank everyone for their application."