Job Description

Program Specialist

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SP6 Social Services Worker 6


Regular/full-time


Department of Families


Disability Policy - Operations and Quality Assurance, Policy, Program and Legislation


Winnipeg MB


Advertisement Number: 43735


Salary(s): SP6 $87,019.00 - $108,523.00 per year


Closing Date: March 2, 2025


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).


This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.


An eligibility list may be established to fill current and future for regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions throughout the province and if established will remain in effect for up to 12 months.



Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.


The Department of Families is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the Program Specialist position located in Winnipeg.



The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit 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 (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).


Conditions of Employment:


Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check. Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check. Must possess and maintain a valid Full Class 5 (5F) Manitoba Driver's License and ability to travel within the Province of Manitoba.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Post secondary education in Social Sciences field (preferably Master's in Social Work), equivalent combinations of education and related extensive experience may be considered. Extensive experience in resource and financial management. Extensive experience with Community Living disABILITY Services (CLDS) programs and service delivery. Strong verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of audiences and stakeholders such as vulnerable Manitobans, families in distress, senior leadership in government and external agencies. Strong written communications skills with experience writing Briefing Notes, letters, emails, policy statements/interpretation and training materials. Strong problem solving skills with the ability to negotiate for sound solutions with an array of stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and establish working relationships with tact and diplomacy. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong working relationships with provincial and private Child and Family Service agencies and external collaterals, Child and Family Services Authorities and provincial departments and agencies, as well as community partners. - Experience in applying relevant policy, legislation and/or regulations in a management or consultative/leadership capacity in program or service delivery. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite Applications: Outlook, MS Word; MS Excel and Power Point. Experience in developing and implementing training for staff to acquire advanced knowledge of programs, policies, services and standards.

Desired:

Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in French.

Duties:


Reporting to the Director of Adult Disability Programs, the Community Living disABILITY Services (CLDS) Leading Program Specialists (hereafter referred to as "specialists") provide policy interpretation, guidance, leading practice consultation, training and mentoring to senior regional, supervisory and related field staff (six regions in northern and rural Manitoba and 12 community areas and Centralized Services and Resources in the City of Winnipeg) on all matters pertaining to the CLDS Program and its relationships to other collateral programs and systems, such as Employment Income Assistance (EIA), Child and Family Services (CFS), Justice and Health.



The specialists develop and maintain effective complex working relationships "up" and "down", or at all levels of the Department of Families, as well as across policy and service delivery systems, to contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of the CLDS Program. Strong working relationships with policy and delivery staff and management in collateral systems, such as EIA and Health, are essential to achieve service coordination and effective cost-sharing arrangements. The specialist is expected to represent staff interests/perspectives with senior program officials and vice versa. The specialists have lead responsibility in responding to Ministerial issues or inquiries on case related matters and to consult with the regions and programs on their resolution. They are responsible for reviewing, coordinating and presenting funding requests to the CLDS Approval and Prioritization of Funding Committee and Exceptions Review requests to the Exceptions Review Committee.


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Apply to:

Advertisement # 43735
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


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