Program Manager - Employment and Income Assistance - Jobs in Dauphin, MB

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Program Manager - Employment and Income AssistanceSP5 Social Services Worker 5Regular/full-timeDepartment of FamiliesRegional Social Services - Western Region, Community Service DeliveryDauphin MBAdvertisement Number: 40065Salary(s): SP5 $68,390.00 - $92,825.00 per yearClosing Date: November 20, 2022The 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).Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.For more information about Dauphin, Manitoba, please visit the City of Dauphin website at http://www.dauphin.ca/A detailed position description is available upon request.The Program Manager is responsible to directly manage one or more of the following wide range of services: Employment and Income Assistance, Community Living disABILITY Services and/or Childrens disABILITY Services.The Employment and Income Assistance Program (EIA) provides financial help to Manitobans who have no other way to support themselves or their families. This includes benefits from the Rent Assist Program that helps with housing costs. For people who are able to work, EIA will help them go back to work by providing supports to employment.To be considered for this competition, you are required to submit an Application Form for screening in addition to a resume. Note: Only those who submit an Application Form and Resume will be considered. See below for further instructions.Click here to access the application form.Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must have a valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle, with the ability to travel within the Province of Manitoba
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays on occasion
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search)
• A satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• A satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check

Qualifications:Essential:

• Post-secondary degree in social sciences (BSW Preferred).
• Experience with Human Resource Management and the ability to supervise a service delivery team. Other combinations of education and experience, such as leadership and/or supervisory training, may be considered at a commensurate or underfill salary and classification level.
• Leadership experience in a social service delivery environment which includes managing administration of programs, managing service delivery to clients, and planning and evaluation of services delivered to clients.
• Strong case management experience in a social services setting.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate the Department of Families values in performing the duties of the position: Learning and Growth, Innovation and Initiative, Integrity, Community, Reconciliation and Accountability.
• Experience with interpretation, evaluation and implementation of policies.
• Strong problem identification, analysis and resolution skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.

Desired:

• Experience in financial management, including budgets for operational and program resources.

Duties:What you will do:The Program Manager is an integral part of the Regional Management Team and is responsible for providing leadership and support in a range of management and supervisory activities associated with the following: service delivery including policy interpretation, integrated case management program recommendations; implementation and evaluation of services; operational planning; financial management and administration; human resource management; systems management; communication; and leadership support to staff through the ongoing integration and change process.What we offer:

• A career in a helping and caring profession with the ability to make a profound and lasting impact in the lives of people
• A positive work environment where you can build successful and long-lasting professional relationships with co-workers who will share their knowledge and expertise with you
• Every day is different with variety in tasks and challenges
• Training from orientation to on-going professional development within the department of Families that will give you the tools you need to be successful
• The Manitoba government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave and a defined pension plan.
• Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees

Apply to:Advertisement # 40065Service Centre 4Human Resource Services600-259 Portage AvenueWinnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9Phone: 204-945-7518Fax: 204-945-0601Email: govjobs@gov.mb.caTo be considered for this competition you must submit an application form in addition to your resume. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under "Apply Now:" to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely on information provided in the application form and resume to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.Click here to access the application form.WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievors representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted._Quick Apply

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