Children’s Services, Clerk

Job Category: Children's Services

Job Type: Temporary

Job Location: Timmins

Job Reports to: Director of Children’s Services

Salary: $22.80 – $25.88

This posting represents a current and active vacancy.

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Children’s Services, in accordance with CDSB policies and procedures and CDSB Vision & Values.

The CDSB vision is to further develop a district service environment that is responsive to community needs, which values the individuality of its residents, is respectful to all who receive and deliver services, and fosters personal and professional growth and teamwork among all employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

• Maintain Childcare systems for waiting list and user data
• Maintain EarlyON Child & Family Centre registration
• Responds to inquiries from all Children’s Services clients and general public
• Receives information from clients both on the telephone and in person
• Provides backup to Case Aide -Intake for Children’s Services fee subsidy applications
• Provides clerical support
• Assists with organizing Children’s Services projects and events
• Organize materials required for workforce funding projects offsite and onsite
• Performs reception and filing function for the Director of Children’s Services
• Compiles statistics and reports as necessary
• Ordering of supplies as required
• Participates as a member of the team
• Other related duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE VALUES

• Excellent writing, communication, and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability in Word processing and spreadsheet software
• Working knowledge of a full range of programs delivered by the CDSB including: Ontario Works Child Care, and Social Housing

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Two-year diploma in office administration or business administration with related experience OR a combination of education/experience acceptable to the employer
• Relevant experience in the social services arena

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Satisfactory criminal records check
• Bilingualism in accordance with the French Language Services policy

WHAT WE OFFER

• Employer matched pension plan (OMERS)
• Employer sponsored group health benefits (including optical, dental, drug, and extended health benefits)
• Employee and Family Assistance plan, available to spouses and dependents
• Continuing education and professional development
• Flexible and compressed work week options are available

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The CDSB operates in accordance with the French Language Services policy.

CDSB welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. The Cochrane District Services Board is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs.

The Board supports diversity in the work environment and ensures that applications from members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the diversification of our workplace are encouraged to apply.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

All applications for advertised employment opportunities must be received by the CDSB on or before the closing date of the competition.

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Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in available opportunities and for considering employment with CDSSAB. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information gathered during recruitment is treated in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used for candidate selection and for successful applicants, as well as for relevant human resources purposes.