Caseworker I, Permanent, Full-time
2 weeks ago
**City of Stratford**:
**Caseworker I**:
**(External Posting)**:
**Job Posting#: 97-2024 (e)**:
**Status: Permanent, Full-Time**:
**Union/Non-union: CUPE 1385**:
**Date Posted: January 9, 2025**:
**Annual Salary: $72,555 - $77,186.**:
**Closing Deadline: January 20, 2025**:
**Department/Division: Social Services / Housing**:
**Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)**:
**Duties**:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Social Services, the Caseworker I is responsible for the verification, administration and maintenance of social service benefits and assistance for eligible participants.
**Work Performed**:
- Interviews and screens applicants for subsidy eligibility according to the applicable legislation and departmental policies.
- Determines eligibility in accordance with established guidelines, legislation, regulations, and directives and in accordance with delegated authority.
- Responds to client/community partner inquiries.
- Assists clients to stabilize and improve their quality of life through the provision of services and financial benefits and referral to other programs.
- 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 January 20, 2025 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
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