Clerical Assistant/Case Aide
Job # OW 10-1
CURRENT STATUS:
April 1, 2010:
This position has been filled. We thank you for your interest in working with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, and hope you will continue to watch our job postings and apply for positions which you are interested in.
February 26, 2010:
As of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010, we no longer will be accepting resumes for this posting. The department is currently reviewing all resumes received. This process can take up to two weeks or longer, depending on the number of applications.
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NOTE: This position requires a Career Profile and resume (no cover letter is requested). If submitting a hard copy, please attach the Career Profile to the front of your resume.
Job Description:
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent requires one or more Clerical Assistant/Case Aids in the Ontario Works Division at the Centre for Community Services in Chatham. This position would work a total of 35 hours per week, from approximately May 17, 2010, for a period up to August 27, 2010.
Responsibilities:
· Provide front counter/telephone reception duties to assist Ontario Works recipients, second floor offices, as well as our Employment Resource Centres
· Provide clerical assistance to various Ontario Works staff
· Complete special projects in partnership with community agencies and other municipal departments
· Assist with special projects to support Ontario Works operations.
· Assist with daily and monthly cheque production.
Qualifications:
· This summer student position is subject to receiving student subsidy funding; the funding requires the summer student to be attending a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in the spring 2010 semester, and returning to a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in the fall 2010 semester
o Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
o Attending a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in the spring 2010 semester, and returning to a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in the fall 2010 semester
o Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
o Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
· Because of the responsibilities of this position, preference will be given to those students currently enrolled in a post-secondary university school program, specifically Social Work, Psychology or Sociology
· Advanced computer skills
· Experience in customer service and working with the public
· Experience in crisis intervention would be an asset
· Proven ability to demonstrate excellent attention to detail
· Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) prior to commencement of employment
· Because this position may be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's license with a reliable motor vehicle is preferred
Interviews will take place during the last two weeks of March 2010.
Compensation:
This summer student position has an hourly wage range of $11.00 to $12.50 (based on the 2010 student compensation plan), plus vacation and statutory benefits according to the Employment Standards Act.
Applying:
Students interested in the above position are asked to submit a Career Profile and resume to the address below. Please do not include a cover letter, or copies of transcripts, licenses, certificates, etc.
The Career Profile can be found in below. The Microsoft Word (.doc) version of the Career Profile may be saved on your computer. Please complete the form and save before printing or emailing. There is an Adobe version you can print and complete by hand. If you are unable to save or print either of the Career Profile versions, please visit:
° A local library
° A Chatham-Kent municipal centre
° Or Chatham-Kent Employment Resource Centres (in Chatham at the Federal building, 1st floor, 120 Wellington Street or in Wallaceburg at the Municipal Centre, 2nd floor, 786 Dufferin Ave)
CAREER PROFILE:
OWClericalAsstCaseAideCAREERPROFILE2010.doc
OWClericalAsstCaseAideCAREERPROFILE2010.pdf
Applications must be received before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010.
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Health & Family Services
Attn: Program Supervisor, Ontario Works
Ontario Works
435 Grand Avenue West
P.O. Box 1230
Chatham ON N7M 5L8
Fax: 519.351.5090
Email address: CKontworks@chatham-kent.ca
Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.
We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer.