Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped - Jobs in Slave Lake, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 33191Ministry: Community & Social ServsLocation :High LevelFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: October 14, 2022Classification: Subsidiary 06B 3625 Human Services Worker 3About UsThe Department of Community and Social Services leads income, employment, disabilities and community-based supports, family violence prevention, and family & community support servicesThe Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. The disability must be permanent and substantially limit the person’s ability to earn a living. AISH clients may also be eligible to receive supplemental assistance (a child benefit and personal benefits) through the AISH program.To find out more about our work visit:RoleDo you have a passion for making a differenceThe AISH program has opportunities available for an AISH Generalist position in the High Level office. Placement in other Northwest offices (Peace River, Grande Prairie, High Prairie, Slave lake, Edson, Hinton) may be considered but priority will be given to applicants seeking a placement in High Level.We are seeking dedicated professionals to assist Albertans with the AISH program. Within the AISH Generalist role, you will assist vulnerable Albertans in their efforts to achieve well-being in life and independence!The AISH program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a permanent and severe disability. Working closely within the AISH team your primary role as an AISH Generalist would involve: commencing new applicants, determining the continued eligibility for financial benefits, issuing benefits in accordance with applicable policies and program legislation, monitoring and updating client progress, and linking clients to relevant community resources and making referrals.In this busy environment with a high volume of case files, youll be expected to provide quality service to clients who have varying levels of needs and abilities. The majority of interaction with clients will be over the phone; however, the ideal candidate must have strong and adaptive communication skills to be able to work well with persons with significant communication challenges and barriers.As well, you will need to demonstrate an ability to analyze information, interpret policy and provide immediate crisis intervention services to de-escalate and resolve conflict. Your ability to remain patient and calm with clients is important, as is your self-awareness and skills to manage stress. To be successful in this role you will require excellent time management, organization, communication and problem-solving skills combined with the ability to make sound decisions under short timelines. Microsoft Office and solid keyboarding skills, as well as attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy are essential. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to meet deadlines are necessary to succeed in this position.QualificationsRequired: University Degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Health Services, Community Rehabilitation, Disability Studies or related field plus one year of related experience, specifically experience working with individuals with disabilities, or a Post-Secondary Diploma in Social Sciences and two years of related experience is required. Related University/ Diploma equivalencies will be considered.Equivalencies: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Valid Alberta Drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel is required.A cover letter outlining your experience in relation to the specified qualifications for this role is required.Assets:

• Determining eligibility for financial assistance programs.
• Directly related AISH Generalist experience.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word and Excel.

APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:Below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:

• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Self and Others
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Networks
• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving

Salary$2,255.61 to $2,907.15 bi-weekly: ($58,871 - $75,876/ year)Notes

• This competition is for a full time permanent position in High Level.
• Schedule: Full-time regular office hours are Monday to Friday 8:15AM- 4:30PM, 36.25 hours weekly.
• A driver’s license and reliable vehicle is a requirement of this position.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. A Criminal Records Check will only need to be provided upon request.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. A current work visa is required.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Successful candidates may be entitled to the following benefits:
• A bi-weekly Northern Allowance, a one-time attraction bonus or an annual retention allowance.
• Northern Trips – Permanent and temporary employees who are employed & reside in locations north of the 57th parallel may be eligible for up to two (2) employer paid return trips from their home location to Calgary (or alternate). High Level is included in this.
• Northern Leave- Permanent and temporary employees who are employed and reside in locations north of the 57th parallel may be eligible for up to five (5) paid Northern Leave days in addition to their current earned vacation entitlement. High Level is included in this.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Pension plans:
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.Resources for applicants:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Candice.Mutenure@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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