april 2015. delivery total revenue $5,953,834.00 basic needs $5,745,470.00 special needs $172,364.00...
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April 2015
Sagkeeng Employment & Income Assistance
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DeliveryTotal Revenue
$5,953,834.00Basic Needs
$5,745,470.00 Special Needs
$172,364.00Province of Manitoba
$36,000.00 *figures based on previous
years
Total Revenue $144,204.00
BEB Transfer ($6,277.00)
Expenses – office supplies; salaries/wages; payroll costs; telephone/internet; equipment; CRW fees; and travel/training
Social Services Administration
Operating
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Hours of Operation8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Monday thru FridaySagkeeng Arena Multi-
plex Applications accepted
on walk-in basis 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hours subject to change under directive from C & C
Director18-29 Age Range
Intake/Caseworker30-44 Age Range
Intake/Caseworker45-65 Age Range
Intake/ESD Caseworker
Receptionist
Departmental Information
Staff
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Application/Intake Process
Case workers interview applicants one on oneCase workers present application to Director for
review and decision. If approved, client receives basic needs for the month after 3pm that same day. If no decision is made, file remains in pending until all documentation is verified
Reception completes intake triage: photocopies id/income tax/bank statements/medicals and/or residency
Intake worker case manages clients aged 45-65+ years
Intake worker case manages clients aged 30-44 yearsIntake worker case manages clients aged 18-29 years
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ALL clients must complete the financial needs assessment before an application is approved
2 pieces of identification on file; one with photo and other with local mailing address
Income tax or Notice of Assessment from CRA for latest tax year (e.g. 2015-16 fiscal requires 2014 NOA)
Or 60 days most current bank statementThis ensures client has a financial need; no financial
claw back from AANDC will occur for benefits paid Emergency foods will be issued until applicant
submits required documentation to social departmentHome visits conducted to verify residency
Financial Needs Assessment
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Why the FNA is ImportantPast compliance ratios
resulted in financial claw backs of thousands of dollars for SFN
Social department was informed in December 2014 that auditors would be here 2 weeks in January 2015
Approximately 278 files were pulled for review
2009-2010 - $188,438.622010-2011 - $161,755.692011-2012 - $185,412.982012-2013 – Waiting for
compliance results; auditors were here in January 2015
EFFECTIVE 2012/2013, the First Nation is funded at 100% ratio
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FNA ChecklistDocument filled in
by case worker during intake interview
Form mandatory in each file for compliance purposes
Renewed every year on/or before April 1
Must be signed and dated by applicant/spouse
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Economic – employable; applied for EI; supplementary income; single parents with children older than 6 years; variable rate codes (BN single $220)
Health – medically assessed as physically/mentally disabled; expectant mothers up until birth; variable rate codes (BN single $275)
Social - unemployable; aged 55 to 64; single parents with children under age 6; parents with disabled children; Children Out of the Parental Home (COPH); special cases/minor applicants; variable rate codes (BN $275)
Categories
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Income Assistance SoftwareCRW Systems Inc.
3111 Portage Ave, Suite 204
Winnipeg, MBR3K 0W4
Chris R Woods; owner/founder
Sagkeeng purchased software for $10,500.00
Annual fees of $2,700.00
SQL update $4,500.00?
Access databaseData stored in Winnipeg
on CRW serverGlitchesZaps users when fees
not paid
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CRW System
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Income Assistance ReportsNathan Nuytten at AANDC Part A – Quarterly Q1 – April, May, JuneQ2 – July, August, SeptemberQ3 – October, November, DecemberQ4 – January, February, MarchPart B – Monthly on the 15thProvincial bill backs mailed to Beausejour,
MB on a monthly basis
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Sherry Beardy at AANDC Quarterly
ESD Reports
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HouseholdsPro-rated67% of homes on-
reserveIncorrect
data/transientsPeople switch names
when employedSentinel lights Off-reserve
Customer Care & Marketing
First Nation Accounts Administrators6th Floor – 360 Portage
Powerview District Office
Hydro Accounts/Payments
Contact Information
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Medical DietsValid for one yearVariable diets/ratesRegistered DieticianPhysicianRegistered Nurse
PractitionerRegistered NurseLicensed Practical
Nurse
Non-variable $105 Valid for time
stipulated by health professional
PhysicianPsychologistRegistered Nurse
Practitioner
Medical Forms/Allowances
Disability Allowance
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Work Opportunity ProgramUp to 1 yearNo hydro paid when
on WOP because clients earn an income
Social dollars transferred to employers
Cyclical program for some clients
Clients go on EI; then back to social (no jobs)
SETS (local/Winnipeg)SFNTim Horton’sSagkeeng Jr High
SchoolMiikinaakeSagkeeng SuperstoreDPWSouth Shore Sales
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Special Needs$172,364.00 year or$14,306.00 monthDave’s Furniture
Donates back to community during Treaty Days.
Lou CharbonneauSmall appliance repairs
Consistency in requests and products
Double BedsTable & 4
Chairs/BenchTwin Bunk bedsWasherRefrigerator StoveDryers are ineligible
but if client agrees to a recovery of $399.00 we will provide one
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Enhanced Service Delivery4 Year pilot project$132 million across Canada2013-14 through 2016-1718-24 year oldsESD Case WorkerFNJF Youth WorkerBring in pre-employment
trainingCase manage youthCoordinate workshopsAssist with ID/DLCounseling/Life skills
Empower youth to transition from social dependency to the workforce or further education
First AidCPR/AED Level CJob ReadinessFood Handler’sWHMISDriver’s License Heavy Equipment
Operator
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Short TermBudget IncrementPerformance
Review/staffTraining/retreatMonday/Tuesday BingoTentative Issue Days –
AANDC transfers on 1st while provincial is 3rd last business/banking day
Own buildingFile cabinets with
locksNew green folders to
improve record management for clients
Create own database
Plans for 2015-16
Long Term Plan