The Corporation of the County of Bruce: Ontario Works Placement Worker
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Ontario Works Placement Worker
Reports to the Ontario Work Manager
This role is responsible for the development, marketing and monitoring of Community and Employment Placement opportunities for social assistance recipients. Responsibilities include maintaining a general knowledge of government policy, programs and legislation relevant to the delivery of Ontario Works programs; Liaise with community and employment agencies, non-profit organizations, resource centres, employers and other employment-focused organizations to market and promote the community placement and employment placement programs. The position will partner with these and other parties to create paid and unpaid (volunteer) placement opportunities.
Credentials: Graduate of a recognized university in the Humanities, Social Work or Social Sciences, or a two-year Social Services Worker Diploma, or a two-year diploma in a related field with an employment focus from a recognized college of applied arts and technology. Career Development Practitioner certification and/or experience in employment planning and placement are definite assets. Knowledge of the Ontario Works Act and the Ontario Disability Support Plan is an asset. Valid drivers’ license.