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Program Assistant - Community and Social Services (CSS)

Full-Time Indeterminate

What We Do

The South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC) is a community-based organization that has provided integrated, interdisciplinary team-based care for over 40 years. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of people who face inequities - by providing accessible community health and social services. We look to bring people together with the resources, expertise and services they need so that we can do our part to build a healthy, thriving community. At the heart of our delivery model are our shared commitment to equity and social justice, whole person health, community collaboration, heart driven integrity and evidence informed excellence.

Our talented, passionate team at SEOCHC makes a real and tangible impact on the lives of the residents of our community. We collaborate to deliver best-in-class services and care, and we're looking for our next Program Assistant in our Community and Social Services group to join us in our mission.

Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Social Services, the Program Assistant, CSS will provide key administrative support to the leadership and staff within the portfolio; while also aligning with peers and supporting organization-wide initiaitives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides general administrative support to the Coordinator and staff of the Community Services team.
• Prepares the Calendar of Events for the Centre, updates and maintains as required.
• Enters data in the database for specific programs, collects and collates client data, produces client information reports, and prepares statistical reports and documentation to meet program and funder deadlines.
• Records minutes of meetings as needed and distributes to meeting participants,

produces documents and charts using Office Suite programs.

• Assists with the planning and execution of community events, including booking space and transportation, seeking quotes for activities, organizing food and refreshments, etc.
• Collects and collates staff timesheets, including leaves and other time off, and submits to designated leader for approval and submission.
• Collects and codes universal accounting submissions from staff and submits to

Designated leader for approval and submission.

• Other administrative support duties as directed by leadership.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training or equivalent experience in office management, administrative or a related program or an equivalent combination of experience & education
• Technical skills, i.e., Comfortable with databases, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc
• Bilingualism preferred (French and English), ability to speak Arabic and/or Somali a strong asset
• Strong organizational, time management, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in dealing with vulnerable populations
• Community experience is an asset

Salary

$42,169.40/yr - $50,213.80/yr

What we Offer

The Centre offers excellent employee benefits including generous leaves as well as Extended Health & Dental coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development.
• The Centre participates in the Healthcare of Ontario (HOOPP) pension plan.

Additional Information

For more information on our Centre visit www.seochc.on.ca.

Please apply directly at: Program Assistant, Community Services - 1355 Bank with your resume and a cover letter. This posting is for an existing position / a new role in our organization.

Artificial Intelligence will not be used to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. Thank you for your time and interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Centre is committed to employment equity. SEOCHC will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, and others with lived experience of systemic barriers to equity.