Typical Duties:
Performs word processing duties such as inputting client information (BC Housing--HIFIS Database), updating manuals, and preparing program calendars/charts.
Provides complete secretarial and administrative support by composing and/or preparing correspondence, maintaining record keeping/filing systems, screening and prioritizing incoming materials, arranging meetings and assists the Manager with enquiries requiring a good knowledge of department procedures and practices.
Performs a variety of advanced word processing functions including typing correspondence, minutes, reports, spreadsheets, tables and graphs (monthly stats) and circulates related information as required.
Prepares presentation materials (if needed). Inputs and maintains databases, client information systems and makes basic updates to the intranet and website as required. Processes and monitors departmental office supply, printing and stationary expenditures and maintains inventory control.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- Recent, related experience of two years
- 2-3 professional references
- Ability to provide/obtain the following upon hire
- Certificates in WHIMIS
- Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance
- Immunization Records Including Covid-19 Vaccination Status
About Coast
Coast Mental Health (Coast) is one of the largest mental health non-profit societies in Canada, and operates a large array of innovative housing and community based rehabilitation services for people with a mental illness living in and around Vancouver. Coast operates in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia providing approximately 1000 people with supportive housing and 4000 clients living in the community with a wide variety of programs and services.
Coast fosters a client-driven, recovery-oriented environment that promotes restoring health, personal growth and a return to society for individuals with a mental illness through advocacy and providing direct programs and services.
Why Coast
- We believe in the person, not the disease
- We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation
- There is a variety of work within a particular position and within the organization
- We strive to be the best that we can be
- We hold Exemplary Status accreditation through Accreditation Canada
- We have won numerous awards for our innovative programming
- We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization
***Employees of Coast must apply within seven days of the posting date with their internal account (Coast email address registered) to be considered as an internal applicant. Current Coast employees who apply to this posting using external accounts or after the 7 day deadline will be considered as external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***
Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.