Clerk 2 - Women's Secure Forensic Unit
About The Position
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking a full-time, temporary (6 months) Clerk 2 for the Women’s Secure Forensic Unit. This role involves performing a variety of administrative duties and working collaboratively with the inter-professional team. The successful candidate will provide reception and administrative/clerical support to ensure the smooth operation of the unit. Key accountabilities include updating client databases, tracking and census systems, liaising with Health Records, inputting ADT visits and admissions, maintaining ANSOS and staffing, and other coordinating functions related to the triage and assessment process. Additional responsibilities include general office administrative functions such as faxing, photocopying, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, ordering supplies, managing electronic and paper files, and document preparation. The role also requires liaising and coordinating with other internal CAMH departments (e.g., IT, Housekeeping, Finance, Procurement, and Maintenance). This position involves direct client contact both in person and over the telephone. The successful candidate will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West.
Requirements
- Secondary School diploma and/or special courses combined with six months relevant experience
- Excellent computer skills with a proficiency in word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel and Access), database and statistical programs
- Proficient correspondence skills
- Respect for confidential information
- Knowledge of privacy legislation
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Time management skills
- Customer service in a busy forensic inpatient environment
- Sound problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic, inter-professional team environment
- Ability to work with individuals of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the University of Toronto and academic environments
- Bilingualism (French/ English) and/or proficiency in a second language
Responsibilities
- Performing a variety of administrative duties
- Working collaboratively with the inter-professional team
- Providing reception and administrative/clerical support
- Updating client databases, tracking and census systems
- Liaising with Health Records
- Inputting ADT visits and admissions
- Maintaining ANSOS and staffing
- Completing various office administrative functions including faxing, photocopying, scheduling meetings, preparation of agendas, taking of minutes, ordering supplies, electronic and paper file management, and document preparation
- Liaising/ coordinating with other internal CAMH departments (e.g. IT, Housekeeping, Finance, Procurement, and Maintenance)
- Direct client contact both in person and over the telephone
- Supporting a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements
Benefits
- Contribution to teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital
- Support for a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and discrimination/harassment-free workplace, teaching, and learning environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
