1192: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Position Overview:

Under the direction of a Child Welfare Manager, the Administrative Assistant participates in organizing the program by ensuring that daily duties are maintained and completed in a timely manner and client files are kept accurate and current. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing administrative, secretarial and clerical duties for the program: creating court documents; letter typing; minute taking; filing of reports, progress notes, and discharge summaries; conducting or assisting with file audits; ensuring forms are available; preparing purchase orders; coordinating the travel/accommodation of staff/clients and the use of Agency vehicles within program; and tracks attendance of unit staff and their whereabouts during the day.

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• A minimum one-year Office Administration – General Certificate is required
• A two-year Office Administration Diploma is preferred
  A minimum two years experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals and families
• Two or more years’ experience in secretarial and/or reception duties, preferably in a Child Welfare setting
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications, but who possess an appropriate combination of child welfare experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search
• Required to work flexible hours as determined by the respective Service Manager in relation to service requirements
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle which will pass a safety inspection

Hours of Work: 32.5 per week

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community