Looking for a rewarding career change? Join our team! The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) is now hiring a Temporary Intake Worker at Headquarters in Thunder Bay. Closing Friday, January 23rd

TBDSSAB supports people to improve their lives and become self-sufficient. We do this as the service system manager for vital, quality social services needed by individuals and families living in the District of Thunder Bay --- including child care and early years, community housing, homelessness prevention programs --- and through the delivery of Ontario Works.

**: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Intake & Eligibility, the Intake Worker works in a team environment, providing reception, customer service, intake and navigation services to clients.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Greet clients with appointments and general inquiries in-person and on the telephone.

2. Provide information regarding TBDSSAB programs and services.

3. Enter basic client data into Service Applications as required.

4. Schedules client appointments for Verification Interviews.

5. Assess general public and client needs and make appropriate referrals to TBDSSAB or external services.

6. Assist clients with basic service and program selection, use of quick eligibility calculators.

7. Maintain supplies and orderly lobby, reception, resource areas and interview rooms.

8. Performs data entry and functions such as scheduling, photocopying, maintenance of phone lists.

9. Document, accept and process cash payments, and cheque distribution.

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Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS : Education/Experience

- Secondary school graduation.
- Two years’ customer service experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills/Abilities

- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a courteous and effective manner.
- Organizational and administrative skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

- Must undergo a successful police records check, Type 2.

HOW TO APPLY : Human Resources

The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board

231 May Street South

Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 1B5

Applicants currently employed by the TBDSSAB must complete the Internal Application Form. All other applicants must complete the TBDSSAB External Application Form.

Application forms are available on our website or are available for pickup at the TBDSSAB location. For more information on employment opportunities at TBDSSAB, please visit our website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

- Applications received for this position will not be acknowledged unless you are being notified of an interview.
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Job Types : Full time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $24.24-$29.62 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Education :

- Secondary School (required)

Experience :

- Customer service: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Intake Worker (Over 85 Days) (Thunder Bay)
🏢 The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board
📍 Thunder Bay