Program Advisor

Ontario Public Service; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Ontario seeks a compliance inspector to evaluate services for adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting site visits, preparing compliance documentation, and ensuring adherence to legislative standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, be familiar with relevant legislation, and have experience in service evaluation. Flexible work arrangements are offered, along with a salary range of $1444.55 to $1771.45 per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and regulations.
• Familiarity with ministry funding programs for services.
• Proficiency in preparing compliance documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to inspect and monitor services provided.
• Prepare compliance documentation and reports.
• Communicate compliance requirements to agencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Understanding of service programs for adults

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Database applications

Job description

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to demonstrate your expertise in interpreting and applying legislation, applying your problem solving and analytical skills and supporting/engaging with sector Executive Directors/staff by conducting compliance inspections of agencies providing services for adults with developmental disabilities. You would be joining a team consisting of 9 inspectors and 4 corporate staff that are there to support you. Full training will also be provided.

Note: This position requires the ability to travel frequently throughout the province, (regularly within a designated region and occasionally outside the designated region) and may require overnight travel.

The head office for the Quality Assurance and Compliance Unit is located at 315 Front Street Toronto, Ontario but this position is located out of either 347 Preston Street, Ottawa or 11 Beechgrove, Kingston, Ontario.

Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours and telework (remote work) are also currently available.

Effective, January 1st, 2024 the correct salary range for this position will be $1444.55 to $1771.45 per week in compliance with OPSEU collective agreement provisions.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• conduct site visits alone or in groups to inspect, evaluate and monitor the services and supports provided by ministry-funded service agencies to adults with a developmental disability
• identify compliance issues, and make recommendations for corrective actions and improvements
• prepare compliance documentation and related reports
• communicate compliance requirements, and provide compliance assistance to inspected agencies as required
• support inspected agencies are in full compliance with legislative and regulatory standards
• participate in program reviews of agencies to resolve compliance issues
• liaise with community agencies, ministry regional offices and municipal services, such as fire departments, public health and building inspectors as required
• participate in ad hoc committees and projects as required.

Technical Knowledge and Expertise:

You have knowledge of service and support delivery programs for adults with developmental disabilities, and policies, practices and procedures for overseeing service agency operations for compliance with legislative and regulatory standards and accepted practices.

You are familiar with Ministry funding programs for delivering services and supports to adults with developmental disabilities.

You have the ability to interpret and apply knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations such as the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Act 2008, Ontario Regulation 299/10 Quality Assurance Measures and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), to assess compliance of ministry-funded developmental services and supports, and respond to potential breaches of sensitive client information.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

You have the ability to assess and evaluate services and supports being provided to adults with a developmental disability by ministry-funded service agencies.

You have the ability to perform on-site inspections against legislative and regulatory requirements for purposes of compliance.

Communication, Presentation, Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills:

You have the ability to prepare communications materials such as compliance letters, and summarize and present compliance or general program –related information to agencies, ministry staff, and stakeholders.

You have the ability to liaise with other professionals and government bodies, such as public health and fire departments.

You have the ability to influence and encourage compliance improvement by providing advice on good practices, and/or how to make recommended changes to programs or operations to improve compliance results.

Computer Skills:

You are accustomed to using computers on a daily basis, and are proficient with a variety of software applications, such as electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets and database applications to prepare compliance inspections, correspondence, reports and presentations.