Administrative Support III

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Administrative Support III to assist various professionals in the Adult Addiction and Mental Health program. This role involves advanced administrative skills to support complex procedures while ensuring sensitive handling of client interactions. The position offers a competitive pay rate along with a Remote Retention Allowance, promoting a supportive environment for vulnerable communities. With flexible shifts and a focus on mental health, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a dynamic work setting.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance

Flexible shifts

Competitive pay rate

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in an office setting with experience in handling confidential information.
• Requires recent 2 years of mental health & addiction experience.

Responsibilities

• Support various professionals in administrative functions with a high degree of independence.
• Handle interactions with clients and the public professionally and sensitively.

Skills

Advanced computer training (MS Office Suite)

Advanced keyboarding skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Connect Care system

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to Area Manager, and under the direction of the Lead Admin, this position supports various professionals including Clinical Supervisors, Mental Health Therapists, Addiction Counselors, Registered Nurses, Recovery Workers, Nurse Practitioner and LPN in supporting our vulnerable and homeless communities and other areas as needed. The incumbent must be able to perform administrative functions of moderate complexity and with a high degree of independence. The incumbent must be able to professionally and sensitively handle all interactions with clients, their families, as well as the general public. This position is in the process of being updated to include more than 1 work location. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Description:

As an Administrative Support III, you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

Classification: Administrative Support III
Union: AUPE GSS
Unit and Program: Adult Addiction and Mental Health
Primary Location: Grande Prairie Mental Health
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 24-MAR-2025
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 03-APR-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $23.53
Maximum Salary: $28.60
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:
Advanced computer training (MS Office Suite), advanced keyboarding skills. 2-3 years in an office setting. Experience working with people and dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:
First Aid/CPR/NVCI. Medical terminology, communication and crisis intervention training provided. Database knowledge. Connect Care system training. Experience working with people in crisis. Requires recent 2 years of mental health & addiction experience.