Niigaaniin Specialist

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

FULL TIME CONTRACT JOB OPPORTUNITY

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 annually (dependent on experience)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Niigaaniin Specialist is responsible for client supports functions within the financial

and employment component of Social Assistance including but not limited to emergency

assistance, on-going assistance, and transitional support funding and any other type of

funding provided under Niigaaniin.

POSITION DUTIES:

Serve as the initial contact for any potential applicants for Niigaaniin services including Ontario Works;

Providing general information regarding eligibility and benefits to potential applicants;

Sets appointment with potential applicant(s);

Informs potential applicant of the intake process & required documentation;

Completes all required forms & has applicant and if applicable co-applicant sign the documents;

Conducts the required verification & creates a file within the software and a hard copy corporate file;

Informs the applicant in writing if they are approved or denied within 5 business days from the date of application;

Completes all necessary referral forms during the intake process with the applicant(s);

Encourages the applicant to proceed with Direct Deposits;

Seek approval from the Client Data Information Specialist by providing the approval listing and or budget sheets from the software once all verifications have been sought;

Once the applicant is approved then the assistance is processed and a letter if provided outlining the eligibility & requirements to the applicant as well as the initial appointment with the employment specialist;

Refer to the legislation and or the Niigaaniin policy for further details on the process & job duties.

Input the required date into the software;

File all required paperwork in the corporate file;

Ensure all required documentation is received monthly to ensure on-going eligibility;

Verify all financial payments (direct deposits/vendor payments/ cheques etc);

Verify all invoices and utility bills;

Print off the payment approval listing and have the approval listing signed off by the Client Data Information Specialist and or designate;

Once approved ensure all financial payments are processed;

Once payments are processed ensure the cheques & direct deposit forms are signed by the proper cheque signer’s (Director of Niigaaniin Services/CEO/Comptroller/Office Manager/Health Director/NSTC Executive);

Match all invoices to payments and ensure they