Team Assistant - Social Services Office (On-Site)

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Penticton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Public Service in Penticton is seeking a Team Assistant to support daily operations in a busy social services office. You will report to the Office Manager and assist Team Leads, Resource Social Workers, CYSN Workers, and Social Work Assistants, providing welcoming service to children, youth, and families accessing services.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, respectful interactions, and organized administrative support in a fast-paced, team-based environment within the

Qualifications

• Certificate or coursework and 6 months related experience; OR
• Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED) and 6 months related experience; OR
• Evergreen and 1 year related experience; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Consideration may be given for completion of an Administrative Business Skills course or program as experience equivalency.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e., from another Canadian Province).

Responsibilities

• Provide essential clerical and administrative support to a busy social services office.
• Serve as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for children, youth, and families accessing services.
• Maintain confidentiality and support positive interactions with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Contribute to effective day-to-day operations and service delivery in the social services sector.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Data entry

MS Office

Independent work

Education

Certificate or coursework + 6 months experience

Secondary School graduation + 6 months experience

Evergreen + 1 year experience

Equivalent combination of education/experience

BC Driver's License (Class 5)

Job description

BC Public Service in Penticton is seeking a Team Assistant to support daily operations in a busy social services office. You will report to the Office Manager and assist Team Leads, Resource Social Workers, CYSN Workers, and Social Work Assistants, providing welcoming service to children, youth, and families accessing services.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, respectful interactions, and organized administrative support in a fast-paced, team-based environment within the