Program Administrative Assistant Addiction Services

Description

Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $28.80/Hr. - CAD $30.53/Hr. Job Summary:

Come work as an Program Administrative Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Program Administrative Assistant to join the Overdose Outreach team at Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As an Administrative Assistant you will:

• Provide administrative services and program support for Addictions and/or HIV / AIDS Services.
• Act as a receptionist, schedule and confirm client appointments, create and maintain client records, receive and distribute client laboratory reports, and organize and process methadone applications.
• Perform word processing and tranion duties such as:
  • arranging, attending and taking minutes of meetings,
  • maintaining and compiling statistics,
  • assisting with research and other special projects,
  • setting up and maintaining electronic and paper filing systems,
  • and receiving incoming/outgoing material.
• Maintain inventory of program supplies, arrange for maintenance and repairs to the office and office equipment, operate office equipment, orient new and relief team members to the administrative policies and procedures, and engage in on-going team planning, and quality improvement activities.

About The Overdose Outreach Team:

Our team of outreach and social workers and peers provide connections for people who have recently experienced opioid overdose and/or are at high risk for opioid overdose to substance use care and support.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Grade 12 supplemented with an approved Medical Office Assistant/Secretarial program and three (3) years’ recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in relevant software, including word processing, spreadsheet, graphic and database software application.
• Ability to work with marginalized people struggling with severe illnesses and chemical dependency.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to analyze, problem solve and take initiative.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes.
• Ability to perform relevant calculations.
• Ability to compile information.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Business writing skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement:

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.



***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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