Student Administrative Assistant - 6282STU (Canada Summer Jobs #5350463)

Starling Community Services • Waterloo, ON

3d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 22,530 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging. This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program (CSJ). CSJ is an initiative to help young people between the ages of 15 - 30, particularly those facing barriers to employment, to get the information and gain the skills, work experience, and abilities they need to transition successfully in the labour market.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task under pressure, with a focus on detail and problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Internet skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work within very high standards of client and organizational confidentiality and privacy.
• Possess an ability to relate well with a wide range of people, and a maturity which indicates an ability to perform tasks and to provide exemplary customer service.
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Training in the client information system and photocopying/scanning equipment provided.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing administrative support services to the Mental Health Services Division and Agency Administration.
• Assists with the transfer of historical, confidential client files and reports to digital form.
• Performs administrative duties related to the operations of the children’s mental health programs.
• Handles other administrative duties and related tasks including reception, data entry, and special projects, as required.
• Works in alignment with the agency’s commitment to equity, and from an anti-racist and anti-oppressive perspective to further create a sense of belonging at the Agency.

Benefits

• Job Band (Student) $17.60
• A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Eligible to join the HOOPP defined pension plan on a voluntary basis.
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
• 15 hours of personal time per year.
• Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
• Agency Orientation and Training modules.
• Staff appreciation events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed