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Receptionist
Overview
Who are we Knowles Centre is a community-based, non-profit social service agency for children, adolescents and young adults facing difficult times in their lives. It began as a home for boys in 1907 and today provides a range of therapeutic and skills-based programs to young people from Manitoba and other communities throughout Canada. Knowles Centre is made up of a team of 130 full-time, part-time and casual employees. Each day we strive to help young people and their families address past struggles, develop healthier relationships and ways of life, and reach their full potential in the future.
We do this by providing the following programs:
• Healing Homes
• Treatment Foster Care
• SAIL Program
• Day Treatment
• Sexual Abuse Treatment
• Moving Forward Counselling
In addition, we offer or arrange support services that complement our core programs, including:
• Biimautaziiwin Aboriginal Cultural Program
• Recreation Program
• Camp & Outdoor Education Program
• Access to psychiatric consultation
• Program partnerships with River East Transcona School Division Knowles Centre is a registered, non-profit, charitable organization governed by an elected Board of Directors.
We are hiring!
Knowles Centre -Treatment Foster Care/SAIL
Full-Time - Permanent
Receptionist
Knowles Centre is seeking a full-time receptionist for their Treatment Foster Care and SAIL programs.
Duties:
• Maintain a warm and welcoming environment
• Answer incoming calls, greet guests, e-mail, file, fax
• Correspond with relevant external agencies
• Maintain data bases
• Assist team members with various administrative tasks as required
• Work cooperatively as a member of the administrative and treatment foster care team
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Minimum of Grade 12 and two years of administrative experience, preferably in a social services agency
• Administrative certificate preferred
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain positive working relationships; be reliable, organized, work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (i.e. warm, friendly, articulate)
• Strong written skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Successful applicant will be subject to Child Abuse Registry, Prior Contact and Criminal Reference checks
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License
• First Aid/CPR/NVCI *Can be obtained upon hire
As a condition of employment, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Contact
Send resume with cover letter by 4 p.m., on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 to:
A. McKenzie Director, Treatment Foster Care
Knowles Centre
2065 Henderson Hwy
Winnipeg, MB R2G 1P7
Fax: 204-338-9082
Email: amckenzie@knowlescentre.org
We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Knowles Centre is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are a friendly organization that welcomes applications from all individuals who share our vision of maintaining a respectful environment for all.