Administrative Support Clerk - Kitchener, Canada - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Description
Employer:
- Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- Type:
- Full-Time
- Term (Duration):
- Contract
- Description:
- Job ID: 200943
- Do you thrive in a clientservice environment and possess demonstrated administrative, communication and customer service skills? If so, consider this challenging opportunity with the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), in the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS).
- The Ontario Disability Support Program serves a population that is living with a disability, and may be experiencing one or multiple realities which include but are not limited to; poverty, mental health, developmental disability, cognitive delays, visual and hearing delays/impairments, brain injuries, experiences of trauma and violence, addictions, language barriers, historical or current incarceration, criminal activity, physical disabilities and mobility impairments, isolation, discrimination and experiences of grief/loss.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
- Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
- As a customer service provider and member of the program delivery team, you will:
- provide clerical and administrative support services to the team;
- sort and distribute incoming mail;
- establish and maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems;
- validate, assess and determine the release of social assistance payments;
- make bank deposits, accepting/tracking cheques/money orders for repayments/reimbursements;
- coordinate and maintain team schedules and calendars;
- utilize databases, to gather/enter client information and data for reports and assignments.
How do I qualify?
- Administrative, Clerical and Financial Skills:
- you demonstrate knowledge of administrative office procedures, practices and routine office equipment to provide support in a fully automated environment using online databases to input /access client information.
- you can use software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and electronic mail to produce reports, forms, letters and payments.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- you have verbal and written communication skills to respond in a clear and concise manner to in-person and electronic program inquiries from the public who may require alternative communication approaches
- you demonstrate interpersonal and listening skills to elicit information and support team members - you have interpersonal skills to interact with the public and collaborate in a team driven environment
- Customer Service Skills:
- you can provide effective customer service in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication to a client population living with a disability, who may be experiencing multiple realities (i.e. poverty, mental health, developmental disability, cognitive delays, visual and
Judgement and Organizational Skills:
- you are able to organize and coordinate workflow, assess priorities and meet deadlines
- you have demonstrated experience working independently and in a team environment, providing input on operational changes, and sharing information with co-workers to prioritize tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
Additional Information
- Address:
- 1 Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 715 Fischer Hallman Rd, Kitchener, West Region, Criminal Record Check
- 1 Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 73 Water St N, Cambridge, West Region, Criminal Record Check
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
- Schedule: 3.7
- Category: Administrative and Support Services
- Posted on: Monday, June 26, 2023
- Note:
- Date Posted:
- Wed, Jul 5 2023
- Job Location:
- Cambridge, Kitchener
- Wage:
- How to Apply:
- 2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how
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