Province of Manitoba Jobs – Financial Worker

Job Description:

The 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).

The 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).

Job Responsibilities:

• The Bilingual EIA Financial Worker functions as a member of a case management team responsible for providing Employment and Income Assistance program services.
• The incumbent communicates regularly with clients, agencies and other stakeholders by telephone, in writing or in person.
• The incumbent calculates, processes, and issues benefits in accordance with the Manitoba Assistance Act, Regulations and policies.

Job Requirements:

• Sound reasoning and judgment in disbursing public funds
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse program participants, staff and service providers
• Effective French written communication skills
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality, including knowledge of The Freedom of Information Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)
• Clear and concise French verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and conflict management skills
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks among competing demands while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Clear and concise English verbal communication skills
• Experience assessing and verifying applicant information to determine eligibility for a program or service
• Effective English written communication skills

Qualification & Experience:

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience assessing and verifying applicant information to determine eligibility for a program or service
• Experience interpreting, applying or explaining legislation, regulations or policies to others
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds (persons with disabilities, persons who are financially and/or socially disadvantaged, newcomers, different cultures, etc.)

Job Details:

Company: Government of Manitoba

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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