Program Assistant - Mississauga, Canada - Associated Youth Services of Peel

Associated Youth Services of Peel

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) is an accredited, not-for-profit charitable organization, supporting children, youth and families with mental health and/or youth justice issues.

AYSP's team of professionals bring a wide range of knowledge and professional experience from diverse backgrounds to our workplace. Our teams have a strong collaborative work ethic and we are committed to ongoing professional development. AYSP provides a client-centered, strength-based approach to engage in a manner which is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental and respectful. Working together with our service partners, using a multi-systems perspective, AYSP provides services that are evidence-based and evidence-informed.

Job Type:
Permanent Full-time

Location:
Head office in Peel Region

Union Affiliation:
OPSEU Local 592

Hours of Work: 35 hours a week

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support such as filing, labels, typing minutes/reports, and creating charts and spreadsheets
Complete correspondence with workers, as necessary
Maintain program manuals
Assist with development and production of statistics and report writing using data from multiple sources
Review terminated files for completeness
Maintain resources library
Respond to the changing needs of programs in a proactive manner
Provide reception relief coverage, at minimum, two days per week
Travel, as necessary

Qualifications and Experience:

Secondary school diploma or postsecondary degree/diploma and/or technical school training
1 to 2 years of experience in providing administrative support services
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work effectively and collaborate within a team environment
Ability to accurately listen, understand and respond to issues appropriately
Superior organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask/prioritize and work under tight timelines
Strong problem solving skills
Sound judgement skills
Ability to work and act independently using good judgement when assessing difficult situations
Demonstrate a high degree of integrity, diplomacy, and discretion
Fluency in French or other languages is considered an asset

Salary Range:
$36,041 - $45,870

Why Join our Team?

We offer an excellent compensation package with a strong focus on health and wellness

We offer our employees:

Flexible work schedule
3 weeks accrued paid vacation and 5 personal days per year
Excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage and Employee Assistance Program
Registered Retirement Savings plan
Professional development opportunities within the agency
Employerpaid staff training and development