Integrated Case Manager

**Integrated Case Manager**: You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility. **As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.** **Posting ID**: 4272 **Department**: Social & Community Services **Division**: Employment & Social Services **Pay Range**: $39.34 - $45.98 **Job Type**: Contract < 1 Year **Contract Duration**: up to 12 months **Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week **Work Location**: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville **Employee Group**: CUPE 3732 **Posting Date**: June 18, 2025 **Application Deadline**: June 24, 2025 Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 6 months. **Job Summary**: This position is responsible for assessing initial and ongoing eligibility for temporary financial assistance and provides ongoing case management to Ontario Works clients. **Duties & Responsibilities**: - Assess applicants to determine initial financial eligibility for Ontario Works and/or Low Income Benefits. - Reassess on an ongoing basis financial, residency requirements and employment related circumstances in order to determine the continuation of ongoing benefits in accordance with the Ontario Works Act and Halton Region Local Policies for Ontario Works participants and Adult Day Programs. - Case manages and provides supportive options on an ongoing basis with a vulnerable population while maintaining and updating client information and circumstances which can include crisis intervention. - Case conference with Ontario Works clients, various community agencies and internal/external partners in order to provide a wide range of services and education, including service coordination. - Completes initial assessment of participant’s skills and abilities for employment. Develops Participation Agreements on an ongoing basis that will best assist the participant to obtain and maintain employment. - Refers and monitors participant’s attendance and participation in employment related activities such as Learning Earning and Parenting Program (LEAP), Academic Upgrading, English as a Second Language and Job Search. - Facilitates workshops for staff and clients. - Supports and monitors participants with medical restrictions including referrals to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). - Attends and participates in service coordination meetings, staff meetings, training, development, and hospital/home visits as required. - Performs other duties, as assigned. **Skills & Qualifications**: - Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioural or Social Sciences, or a Social Services Worker Diploma. - Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the field. - Working knowledge of Ontario Works Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Employment Standards and Family Law Act, Tenant Protections Act and other relevant legislation. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office. - Knowledge of Social Assistance Management System (SAMS). - Combination of relevant experience and equivalent education will also be considered. **Working/ Employment Conditions**: **Working Conditions** - Travel will be required; incumbent must provide their own transportation. **Employment Conditions** - The incumbent will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license by their first day of employment. - Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen, by the first day of employment. - In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require. - Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting. Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that mak