Full-time
Yorkton Tribal Council Child and Family Sevices
Yorkton, SK, Canada
Position Summary:
The Yorkton Tribal Council Child and Family Services (YTCCFS) Inc. is seeking a Program Assistant. This position provides emergent administration support coverage to the program areas and reports to the North/File Hills Program Manager. The Program Assistant will assist in the preparation, coordination and facilitation of training, meetings and workshops. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to; typing, photocopy, and faxing letters and documents; maintain and update the Program files, assist the Case Aide/Intake when required; ensure confidential information remains confidential; maintain and coordinate itineraries of the Integrated Family Service Workers and the Program Manager. The Program Assistant will provide various office support duties to the North/File Hills Program area. This person will also be required to answer phones, transfer calls, and take messages when necessary. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism and consideration to clients, colleagues and First Nation communities by their punctuality and dependability to fulfilling their duties on a daily basis.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of Cree, Nakota, and Saulteaux culture and language as well as the political and social objectives of the member First Nations.
Knowledge of the FSIN Indian Child and Family Support Act and Saskatchewan Child Welfare Act .
Must possess a Certificate in Office Administration from a recognized training institution or the equivalent of training and work experience in this field.
Must have ability to utilize computer hardware and software applications and other office equipment.
Must have experience in working with data base programs.
Must possess a minimum typing speed of 45 wpm.
Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must have the ability to demonstrate professional telephone etiquette.
Ability to respond clearly and courteously to inquiries from clients, other agencies and co-workers.
Ability to manage, maintain and update various filing systems.
Must be able to prioritize tasks in an environment with conflicting demands and changing priorities.
Must pass security screening and sign an Oath of Confidentiality.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Able to work some evenings and weekends.
Preference will be given to First Nation applicants.
We sincerely thank all applicants; only candidates successfully chosen for an interview will be contacted. All candidates selected for an interview must provide education credentials, current criminal record check, prohibited drug screen and driver’s abstract prior to signing a letter of offer.
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES ALONG WITH THREE (3) LETTERS OF REFERENCE TO:
Sharon Green , Human Resources Manager
Yorkton Tribal Council Child and Family Services Inc.
Telephone: (306) 782 8838 Fax: (306) 782 7780
21 Bradbrooke Ave. N.
Yorkton, Saskatchewan. S3N 3R1
recruitment@ytccfs.com
Deadline for resumes: February 3, 2020 @4:30 p.m .
Jan 20, 2020