Administrative Assistant Trainee (Summer Student)

Background

Na-Me-Res (Native Men's Residence) located in Toronto, is a diverse, multi-service organization. Through a culture-based approach that addresses the holistic needs of its clients, Na-Me-Res' mission is to provide temporary, transitional and permanent housing to Indigenous men experiencing homelessness in Toronto, while providing outreach and support services to the broader Indigenous homeless population.

Main Function

The Shelter Administrative Assistant will be responsible for various administrative tasks (e.g. preparing reports, administering satisfaction surveys etc.). In addition, the Shelter Administrative Assistant will provide support to the care team and assist with client care delivery as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

To assist in the following:

• Maintains statistical data
• Assists to maintain accurate and up-to-date case files
• Provides written reports as requested
• Assist in developing and implementing quality improvement processes
• Provides support in life skills programming for clients
• Assists clients to address immediate basic needs
• Attends individual and team meetings and assists with recording minutes
• Participates in formal training initiatives
• Other related duties as assigned by the Manager and the Administrative team

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
• Must be registered to return to school in the fall
• Experience working in a social service setting
• Understanding of Indigenous history and culture
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment
• The successful candidate must provide a Police reference check and/or Federal government screening as a condition of employment

Na-Me-Res encourages First Nation, Inuit, and Métis applicants to apply and please identify in their cover letter and connections to their community. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be connected. If you are invited to an interview and require accommodation, we will make every effort to accommodate you.

How to Apply

A resume, cover letter, and references can be sent to:

Email: jobs@nameres.org

Fax: (416) 652-3138

Mail: Na-Me-Res (Native Men's Residence) Human Resources 26 Vaughan Road, Toronto, ON M6G 2C4

Hand delivered applications will not be accepted.