Case Manager Open Until Fill

Case Manager – Open Until Fill

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 and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

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

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.

The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba (PGT) is a provincial government Special Operating Agency that manages the affairs of Manitobans who are unable to do so themselves and have no one else willing or able to act on their behalf, as well as administers the estates of individuals residing in Manitoba who have died and who have no one else to act as administrator or executor. The PGT also manages trust money on behalf of individuals under the age of 18 as well as those who are under a legal disability. In addition, the PGT manages the personal and financial affairs of individuals who are incompetent to make independent decisions or who are vulnerable adults.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and a copy of your resume. See below for further instructions.

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Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search)
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Professional experience working with people who have a mental illness, dementia or vulnerable people living with a mental disability as well as their service providers
• Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures and/or legislation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively manage a high volume of work and competing demands
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders such as other government departments, a variety of professionals and the general public
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent written communication skills including (but not limited to) report writing, letters and memos
• Excellent mathematical skills with experience preparing budgets and financial documents
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions

Desired:

• Experience assisting clients with the management of their finances or property including creating personal financial plans and/or budgets
• Supervisory experience including providing direction and performance management
• Professional experience with Case Management

Duties:
The Case Manager (CM) manages a full and complex caseload of client files where the Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba (PGT) has been appointed under The Mental Health Act or under The Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Act, to manage the personal care and/or property of individuals who lack the capacity to do so themselves. The CM is required to make complex decisions regarding a client’s personal care, including medical treatment decisions. The CM is also required to identify and manage a client’s property, which involves developing individualized client budgets (based on the particular client’s income and expenses), responding to funding requests and dealing with personal property and real property. The CM works independently, in accordance with established policies, procedures and legislation. The CM must have very good time management skills to case manage the client volume and the competing demands of the position.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and a copy of your resume. See below for further instructions.

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 grievor’s representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.