Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant for the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic shall participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and report to the Finance Manager and Chief Executive Officer of CMHA Kenora Branch. The administrative assistant will coordinate the appointment schedules for the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic and work with the MMHAC Team Lead to ensure that program development, maintenance and evaluation, management and supervision of human resources, program and organizational quality improvement, risk management, monitoring staff scheduling, and required data collection are completed for the program.

Requirements

• Education and experience in the field of administrative, human services and office management
• Ability to perform a variety of accounting clerical tasks related to the maintenance processing of payable account records, invoices, etc.
• Proficiency in office procedures with knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office and Simply Accounting
• Demonstrated discretion and trustworthiness due to frequent contact with confidential material
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, human relations, and ethics
• Self-motivated, strong organizational skills and capable of fulfilling duties with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of mental health/illness and mental health difficulties
• Working knowledge of community resources and agencies
• Ability to communicate professionally with community agencies
• Highly developed communication skills
• Cultural Competence for diverse populations
• Understanding and applied knowledge of the Recovery Model
• Understanding of trauma informed practice and implementation
• Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Creative problem solving
• Valid Driver’s License
• Criminal Records Check for vulnerable populations
• Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain same

Benefits

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation Days
• Learning & professional development opportunities