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The Social Assistance (SA) Administrator is a support position who is directly responsible to the Director of Health & Social Development with overall accountability to the Health & Social Development Committee. He/She is responsible for all the administrative processes of the social assistance program. To prepare and submit monthly statistic reports. To prepare written and oral reports as required to the committee, community members and funding agencies. Must ensure the following possesses are implemented: client home-visits, budget forecasting and monitoring, liaison with external agencies and ensuring that the Social Assistance Program is delivered in accordance to the INAC Social Programs Policy. The SA Administrator will be responsible for data entry, as well as clerical administration, receive client information and ensure client intake information is handled in a professional, confidential and in a timely manner.
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma
- Social Service Worker ? Gerontology Diploma
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Research techniques
Type of Community or Social Service
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
Specific Skills
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Setting
- Aboriginal band council
- Social assistance office
Ability to Supervise
- 1-2 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
Target Groups or Clients
- Aboriginal groups