Off As 09r

Posting Title- OFF AS 09R - Office Assistant- Position Classification- Office Assistant R9- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $48,729.07 - $54,899.19 annually- Close Date- 11/29/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 11/30/2024- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- SIYJ-Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services- Job Summary**Bring your strong administrative experience and superior organizational skills to this position**

Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services (YFPS) is mandated to provide inpatient and outpatient Court-ordered and Court-related assessment and treatment services to young persons pursuant to the Youth Criminal Justice Act as well as other relevant federal and provincial statutes. YFPS also provides services to young persons found unfit to stand trial and those youth found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder (NCRMD), pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada.

Services are provided through outpatient clinics and contracted service providers located throughout the province. An Inpatient Assessment Unit (IAU), located in Burnaby also provides mental health services to Youth Custody Services in BC. Regional outpatient clinics located in Burnaby, Langley, Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, Kamloops and Kelowna service the five macro regions of the North, the Interior, the Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the South Burnaby.

Under direction of the Regional Office Administrator (ROA), the Office Assistant provides clerical support, reception and clinical record maintenance functions for the assigned office or clinic. Duties may include: word processing memoranda, correspondence and confidential assessment and treatment reports for the Youth Court and Probation; reception; data entry; filing of client clinical records; and other related administration support duties (e.g. vacation relief and supporting special projects).

Given the multiple clinic and satellite clinic locations organized within the YFPS Regional Outpatient Services, some variability in the apportioning of Administrative Support versus Clinical Support duties will exist between the clinics.

**Job Requirements**:

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year administrative support/secretarial experience or equivalent education and trainingPreference may be given to applicants with:

- Experience in word processing medico-legal documentation
- Dicta-typing experience
- Medical Office Assistant and/or Legal Secretarial training and experience using medical, psychiatric and psychological terminology

**About this Position**:
This is a temporary opportunity until November 30, 2024. A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
This position is located in Kelowna, BC.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO** - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Resume: YES** - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

**Questionnaire: YES** - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

**Additional Information**:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

The Hospital And Community (Health Care And Other Services) Covid-19 Vaccination Status Information And Preventive Measures Public Health Order defines vaccination requirements in health care locations and where public service staff interact with certain heath care locations. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required for positions that fall under this Public Health Order. Applicants with questions about vaccination requirements for specific positions should reach out to the hiring manager identified in the job posting.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the c