Administrative Support V

Alberta Health Services; Claresholm; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking an Administrative Support V to play a vital role in supporting the Active Rehabilitation unit. The role requires advanced skills in administration, effective communication, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Ideal candidates possess post-secondary education in administration and have experience in a mental health setting. Emphasis on problem solving and patient advocacy is essential. Offers a competitive salary with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in office or business administration.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a mental health setting.
• Knowledge of Alberta Mental Health Act and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support complex procedures within a department.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for patient advocacy.
• Demonstrate strong decision making and critical thinking skills.

Skills

Advanced computer technology knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem solving and decision making

Time management and prioritization

Education

Post-secondary education in office or business administration

Administrative Professional diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Connect Care

ePeople

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: The Claresholm Centre for Mental Health & Addictions is a 120 bed facility with an attached outpatient program (community support services) of 40 spaces. There are three primary inpatient units at the site including Concurrent Disorders, Active Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Extended Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Transitions Unit. Professionals at the Centre believe in each individual’s potential for development and success. Our team includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, pharmacists, recreational and occupational therapists, dieticians and other mental health providers. Once a patient is ready for transition and re-entry into community living, follow-up support, outpatient programs and outreach services are coordinated for patients. These form a comprehensive treatment model with various service options for patients. As the successful candidate you will be expected to demonstrate: time management and prioritization skills in a rapidly changing environment; be self-directed and show initiative; strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills; patient advocacy using a person-centered approach; and foster positive relationships within a team environment. 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.

Role

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

Details

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Administrative Support V
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Active Rehabilitation
• Primary Location: AMHB Claresholm
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 03-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 13-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $28.45
• Maximum Salary: $34.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Completion of post-secondary education (e.g. certificate in office or business administration).
• Additional Required Qualifications: Advanced/intermediate knowledge of computer technology and applications including but not limited to Connect Care, ePeople, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Visio, MS OneNote, MS PowerPoint are important.
• Preferred Qualifications: Completion of an Administrative Professional diploma or equivalent with experience in a health care environment is preferred. Minimum 3 years\' experience in a mental health setting. Knowledge of Alberta Mental Health Act and the requirements of documentation. Suicide Risk Management training. Current (within the last two years) Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).