LOCATION: Various Locations within Toronto

POSITION TYPE: Casual Fixed-Term Contract (variable weekly hours)

POSTING CLOSING DATE: November 30, 2024

Interested in working with an amazing team that really cares? Then you should join Lumenus! At Lumenus we illuminate a seamless pathway to optimal wellbeing for our clients. As one of the largest mental health agencies in Ontario, we offer a broad range of high-quality mental health, developmental and community services for infants, children, youth, individuals, and families across Toronto. We are a passionate, dynamic and growing agency. We offer a competitive salary, employer paid benefits, ongoing training, and career development opportunities!

Lumenus Community Services is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.  We value a recruitment and selection process that is inclusive and barrier-free and we encourage applications from all individuals including, but not limited to, all cultures, religions, racialized communities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. 

Lumenus is hiring a number of On-call staff who will work on a casual, on-call basis to provide reception and administrative coverage at any of our office locations in the GTA. Shifts offered could include daytime or evening hours, Monday to Saturday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Office Administration

·        Reception Coverage      

·        Office Oversite

·        Supply Management

·        Fleet and Equipment Oversite and support

·        Health and Safety  

Client File System 

·        Proficient use of data system (TREAT) for purposes in inputting/uploading client data, searching client info auditing/archiving files and closing client files   

·        Support OED, Therapists and Managers as needed. 

Client Disclosure of Client Information

·        Receive requests.

·        Search and provide documentation.

·        Process consent for information documents for clients by requesting information from other agencies.

·        Help Parents complete surveys.

Intake Support

·        Support Walk-in In-person and virtual session.

·        Case Assignment

·        Respond to new client inquires.

·        Help with Initial Info gathering.

·        Client referral packages

Specialized Project

·        Back up to other roles– will vary, depending on the need.

·        Special projects as assigned – for example: program support depending on the need (will be trained on specific tasks)

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Diploma or degree (social services field an asset) or a combination of education and experience that will meet the needs of the position.

·        Previous volunteer or work experience within a not-for-profit organization preferred.

·        Previous administrative support experience.

·        Experience supporting/deescalating individuals in crisis.

·        Familiarity with and sensitivity to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and within the community.

·        Prior experience working with LGBTQ youth as well as youth who have mental health challenges.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·        Broad knowledge of not-for-profit organizations.

·        Familiarity with and sensitivity to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and within the community.

·       Ability to balance demands/priorities of workload, manage time effectively and operate within the framework of stated expectations.

·        Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of individuals including agency staff, external professionals and Lumenus clients.

·        Ability to work effectively with children, youth and families to create a comfortable environment.

·        Ability to influence others to resolve conflict and gain acceptance of new ideas.

·        Strong interactive/communication (verbal and written), and Interpersonal skills.

·        Ability to maintain high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

·        Ability to recognize situations or judgement calls that should be brought to management for resolution and decision-making.

·        Developed verbal and written communication skills.

·        Strong interpersonal skills.

·        Well-developed time management skills.

·        Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and sensitivity to confidential material.

·        Ability to work in a team environment.

·        Strong computer skills including use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe).

·        Fluency in both spoken/written French is an asset.

·        Solid customer service mindset

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

·        Satisfactory clearance under the Criminal Reference Check

·        Access to reliable transportation to travel to various office sites

TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to visit our website at https://lumenus.hiringplatform.ca/list/careers and submit their cover letter and resume on or before Novemebr 30, 2024 

We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.