Caseworker I

**City of Stratford**:
**Caseworker I**:
**Permanent Full Time**:
**External Posting**:
**Job Posting#: 87-2024(e)**:
**Status: Permanent Full Time**:
**Union/Non-union: CUPE 1385**:
**Date Posted: November 19, 2024**:
**Annual Salary: $70,433 - $74,929**:
**Closing Deadline: December 3, 2024**:
**Department/Division: Social Services / Ontario Works**:
**Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)**:
**Duties**:
The Caseworker I position reports to the Supervisor of Social Services and is responsible for the verification, administration and maintenance of social service benefits and assistance for eligible participants.

**Work Performed**:

- Interviews and screens applicants for assistance according to the applicable legislation and departmental policies.
- Determines eligibility and provides financial assistance to clients and community partners in accordance with established guidelines, legislation, regulations, and directives and in accordance with delegated authority.
- Advises clients and community partners, responds to client/community partner inquiries, provides feedback, conducts interviews and provides case management services through assessment, service planning, referral to community resources and follow up on client participation and compliance.
- Assists clients to stabilize and improve their quality of life through the provision of services and financial benefits and referral to other programs.
- Assists clients in the development of an appropriate employment/housing action plan, makes community referrals and manages participation in activities with a long term goal of self-sufficiency.
- Performs data entry on automated systems, including but not limited to client records, databases, and statistical information.
- Maintains accurate case files and records using electronic and other systems as required.
- Prepares reports, correspondence, and assists with presentations in accordance with established procedures.
- Refers special and/or unusual situations to the supervisor for direction.
- Assists in maintaining a safe work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Community College Diploma (2 years) in Social Service Work.
- Minimum 6-12 months related professional experience.
- Valid Driver’s Licence (Class G).
- Testing will form part of the qualifications

**Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications**
- Ability to operate standard and specialized software.
- Knowledge of related provincial legislation, policies and procedures including the Ontario Works Act, Housing Services Act, Residential Tenancies Act, and Ontario Disability Support Program Act, Regulations and Directives.
- Must be able to meet screening requirements in accordance with corporate and provincial acts, regulations, and directives.

**Applications will be received until **December 3, 2024** at 4:30 pm.**:
The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.

**Accommodations** are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford. Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 336.

**Human Resources Department**:
City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1