Job title: Administrative Assistant

Job start: As soon as possible

Hours: 14 hours a week (hours are flexible) for 5 months. Could be extended depending on funding.

Do you have a strong sense of social justice and a desire to assist and improve the lives of marginalized individuals? If so, you may be a valuable fit to help support our advocacy programs.

As our ideal candidate, you are: an organized, self-motivated, efficient worker who loves to help get things in order; can create a smooth running office environment; identifies what needs doing and how to do it; is skilled at explaining new processes; and enjoys helping people understand how to stay organized.

This role will also give you a solid introductory knowledge of legal advocacy, should that be a direction you are interested in moving toward.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Data entry within various Access Centre programs
Harmonize existing forms and processes across programs
Document processes and create clear systems for storing digital and physical files
Digitize physical case files

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Requirements
Excellent computer literacy and experience (Microsoft Office Suite)



particularly Excel and Word
Quick to learn recent software applications
Ability to patiently teach team members technology-based program management
Ability to interpret and organize case files regarding Tenancy Law, Family Law and Disability matters to the level required to organize in a logical structure (no in-depth understanding of the legal areas required)
Team oriented and collaborative
Must be discrete and able to manage confidential information
Must be willing to submit to a criminal record check
Empathy for vulnerable populations

Assets:
Post-secondary education or equivalent training and experience in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Community Support or a related justice or social services programing.
Experience with tenancy law, family law, or disability and income support issues

Job Types: Part time, Temporary

Contract length: 5 months

Pay: $18.25 per hour

Expected hours: 14.0 per week

Benefits
Casual dress
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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