Office Assistant

The Office Assistant position will assist our Office Coordinator and Early Childhood Family Services Worker as well as other staff as needed. This includes hands on work with agency's programs and services, assistive devices, etc. with the help and support from our staff. Skills: Clerical i.e. filing, answering the phone emails, working with excel and word programs, American Sign Language is an asset or willing to learn. Attributes: Outgoing, positive attitude and a good team worker.

This position works under the guidance of the Office Coordinator and the Early Childhood Family Services.

Provide assistance to the Early Childhood and Family Service worker with Deaf or Hard of Hearing persons and their families. Help to plan and facilitate summer day camp for deaf and hard of hearing children and youth.ie making posters, registration forms, video announcements in ASL, spreadsheets, booking spaces, arranging transportation and participating in camp.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Develop and update presentation packages designed for the community, with input from staff
This may include agency brochures, printed matter or other materials
Provide assistance to the Early Childhood and Family Service worker with Deaf or Hard of Hearing persons and their families.
Assist and encourage citizens to participate in their community and help provide the resources that they may need to do so
Assist in organizing resources for Community Service Worker and Vocational Counselling programs
Interact with the deaf and hard of hearing community members, clients, co-workers, as well as the public and other agencies, as required
Assist with public awareness and fundraising activities and events
Solicit door prizes from local businesses for annual events, as required
General clerical tasks as required
Must be between the age of 15-30