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Operated by CONTACT Community Services POSITION: Summer Administrative Assistant - Social Services DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT: 8 Weeks ANTICIPATED DURATION: June 28th – August 20th 2021; Monday-Friday 9am - 4.30pm. Wage: $14.25 per hour for 35 hours per week.
NOTE: To be eligible to participate in Canada Summer Jobs, individuals must: be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Initiative. As such, applicants must meet the requirements indicated above.
AGENCY OVERVIEW: CONTACT Community Services is a not-for profit registered charity that has a long-standing history of taking a proactive approach to changing social needs in South Simcoe. Our services include: Community support programs, employment, housing and volunteer services. Our community thrift store, The Clothes Line, offers gently recycled clothing and household goods and provides support to families and individuals in need.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Are you driven by a commitment to help make our communities a better place to live? Are you looking for the opportunity to take initiative and use your critical thinking skills to assist people looking for work meaningful employment? Are looking for a choice position to provide you with ‘real-life’, ‘hands-on’ experience to kick-start your career post-graduation? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions than Bradford WORKS is the place for you!
CONTACT Employment Services is part of CONTACT Community Services- a not-for profit registered charity that has a long-standing history of taking a proactive approach to changing social needs. Our services include: free community information, housing, employment and volunteer services. Our community thrift store, The Clothes Line, offers gently recycled clothing and household goods and provides support to families and individuals in need. CONTACT is contracted by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to run the Employment Ontario office in Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG). CONTACT Employment Services office works extensively with members of the community looking to address barriers that prohibit entry into the workforce. This includes resume development, interview skills, job search strategies, and access to other supports, such as second career training and client supports. The office also works closely with both small and corporate employers to hire members of the community and our clients, which includes facilitating access to financial incentives.
CONTACT Employment Services is a one-stop community employment service operated by CONTACT Community Services. We provide support for local job seekers and employers in BWG. Located downtown on Holland Drive, CONTACT is the known face of ‘employment support’ in BWG and has been working in the community since 2010.
ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Administrative support to the CONTACT Employment Service (CES) team by following standard procedures for receiving and directing calls and welcoming walk-in clients. 2. Provide an overview of programs and services and processes to clients and when necessary, assist clients with completion of a self-directed needs assessment 3. Provide an orientation /information to clients regarding job search tools and resources. 4. Participates and assists with community events and job fairs 5. Participate in outreach activities in the community 6. Work collaboratively with CES team to support Employment Ontario programming. 7. Faxing, photocopying, and administrative assistance. 8. Assist the Resource and Information Specialist as required.
9. Other duties as assigned by the Employment Services Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS Career practitioner or social services student or university student in a related social sciences program preferred. Previous relevant experience in social service/community service. Strong problem solving skills. An ability to integrate and balance the often complex needs of multiple stakeholders. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and motivate others. Superior communication skills: written, verbal and presentation. Collaborative, a good listener. Computer proficiency including Windows, Microsoft Office applications and databases Valid First Aid certification an asset
SUPERVISION: The Employment Services-Summer Student will be primarily supervised by the Employment Services Manager (ESM). The position will work closely with the ESM and fellow team members to support the work of the team in creatively and effectively executing the diverse employment services the office offers. The ESM will work to ensure a range of tasks and inclusion of the position in a variety of related meetings and community engagement activities to increase experience. Strict adherence to the organization’s confidentiality policy is critical for this position.
Organizational Support: As a charity, our organization relies on fundraising activities and events. We encourage all staff to volunteer at our events/activities.
TO APPLY: CONTACT Community Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations during the hiring process can be made available to applicants who make their needs known in advance. We appreciate all applications, however, only those candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.
Operated by CONTACT Community Services POSITION: Summer Administrative Assistant - Social Services DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT: 8 Weeks ANTICIPATED DURATION: June 28th – August 20th 2021; Monday-Friday 9am - 4.30pm. Wage: $14.25 per hour for 35 hours per week.
NOTE: To be eligible to participate in Canada Summer Jobs, individuals must: be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Initiative. As such, applicants must meet the requirements indicated above.
AGENCY OVERVIEW: CONTACT Community Services is a not-for profit registered charity that has a long-standing history of taking a proactive approach to changing social needs in South Simcoe. Our services include: Community support programs, employment, housing and volunteer services. Our community thrift store, The Clothes Line, offers gently recycled clothing and household goods and provides support to families and individuals in need.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Are you driven by a commitment to help make our communities a better place to live? Are you looking for the opportunity to take initiative and use your critical thinking skills to assist people looking for work meaningful employment? Are looking for a choice position to provide you with ‘real-life’, ‘hands-on’ experience to kick-start your career post-graduation? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions than Bradford WORKS is the place for you!
CONTACT Employment Services is part of CONTACT Community Services- a not-for profit registered charity that has a long-standing history of taking a proactive approach to changing social needs. Our services include: free community information, housing, employment and volunteer services. Our community thrift store, The Clothes Line, offers gently recycled clothing and household goods and provides support to families and individuals in need. CONTACT is contracted by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to run the Employment Ontario office in Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG). CONTACT Employment Services office works extensively with members of the community looking to address barriers that prohibit entry into the workforce. This includes resume development, interview skills, job search strategies, and access to other supports, such as second career training and client supports. The office also works closely with both small and corporate employers to hire members of the community and our clients, which includes facilitating access to financial incentives.
CONTACT Employment Services is a one-stop community employment service operated by CONTACT Community Services. We provide support for local job seekers and employers in BWG. Located downtown on Holland Drive, CONTACT is the known face of ‘employment support’ in BWG and has been working in the community since 2010.
ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Administrative support to the CONTACT Employment Service (CES) team by following standard procedures for receiving and directing calls and welcoming walk-in clients. 2. Provide an overview of programs and services and processes to clients and when necessary, assist clients with completion of a self-directed needs assessment 3. Provide an orientation /information to clients regarding job search tools and resources. 4. Participates and assists with community events and job fairs 5. Participate in outreach activities in the community 6. Work collaboratively with CES team to support Employment Ontario programming. 7. Faxing, photocopying, and administrative assistance. 8. Assist the Resource and Information Specialist as required.
9. Other duties as assigned by the Employment Services Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS Career practitioner or social services student or university student in a related social sciences program preferred. Previous relevant experience in social service/community service. Strong problem solving skills. An ability to integrate and balance the often complex needs of multiple stakeholders. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and motivate others. Superior communication skills: written, verbal and presentation. Collaborative, a good listener. Computer proficiency including Windows, Microsoft Office applications and databases Valid First Aid certification an asset
SUPERVISION: The Employment Services-Summer Student will be primarily supervised by the Employment Services Manager (ESM). The position will work closely with the ESM and fellow team members to support the work of the team in creatively and effectively executing the diverse employment services the office offers. The ESM will work to ensure a range of tasks and inclusion of the position in a variety of related meetings and community engagement activities to increase experience. Strict adherence to the organization’s confidentiality policy is critical for this position.
Organizational Support: As a charity, our organization relies on fundraising activities and events. We encourage all staff to volunteer at our events/activities.
TO APPLY: CONTACT Community Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations during the hiring process can be made available to applicants who make their needs known in advance. We appreciate all applications, however, only those candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.
