Business Administrator

at  Family and Childrens Services Niagara

WHO WE ARE:

Family and Children’s Services has been making a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in Niagara for more than a century. As a multiservice agency providing child welfare services, fostering and adoption, counselling, and childcare, the team at FACS Niagara works to keep children safe and families strong.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Business Administrator II is responsible for providing administrative support to teams of Child Protection Workers, Legal Services, and the Family Counselling Centre to enhance the efficient and effective functioning of assigned teams/departments. The incumbent assists with orientation of new staff to the team and acts as a liaison regarding administrative matters.

EXPEREINCE AND EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary diploma in Business (Office Administration)
• One-year recent related experience
• A Valid G Driver’s License and access to a reliable motor vehicle with appropriate liability insurance is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Solid demonstrated ability to use MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.) and word processing skills of 50 wpm
• Familiar with Laserfiche, Access, Lotusnotes, CaseWorks, and CPIN,
• Good written, oral communication and interpersonal skills providing constructive, meaningful, and timely interaction with all levels of staff.
• Excellent grammatical and spelling skills.
• Ability to complete tasks with attention to detail in the presence of frequent interruptions.
• Solid understanding and commitment to quality service and best practice.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to change.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, acts with integrity and trustworthiness.
• Self-directed with an excellent ability to organize own workload, prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work with and meet tight timelines and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to communicate in French or another language an asset.