Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Who We Are

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Dibenjikewin Onaakonikewin (“KIDO”) is the KI Family Law and its Maamao Dibenjikewin Kanawaabajikewin (“MDK”) service model carries out child and family services, but KIDO is much broader than mainstream services. It is specific to KI Nation and is an important exercise of Miinikozowin (inherent power) by KI and aims to restore kayaash egwa miinaahchaako kikinohamaakewinan (traditional and spiritual teachings of KI).

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Dibenjikewin Onaakonikewin (“KIDO”) is the KI Family Law and its Maamao Dibenjikewin Kanawaabajikewin (“MDK”) service model carries out child and family services, but KIDO is much broader than mainstream services. It is specific to KI Nation and is an important exercise of Miinikozowin (inherent power) by KI and aims to restore kayaash egwa miinaahchaako kikinohamaakewinan (traditional and spiritual teachings of KI).

To reach a goal of a healthy self, healthy dibenjikewin (family), and a healthy community. Our ancestors held everything sacred and thanked Kishe-Manido (Creator) for all that had been given, including the foundation to guide a strong community composed of healthy dibenjikewinan(families) who are raising awaashishag (children) and/or oshkaadizag (youth) grounded in their culture and language.

The Receptionist – Casual is a casual position and that is a part of the office administration of KIDO. This position will be assigned a KIDO location(s) of KI, Sioux Lookout, and/or Thunder Bay to provide coverage for full-time positions during leaves of absences or vacancies. The Receptionist will be stationed at the front of a KIDO office location, greeting people as they come into the KIDO office, answering phone calls/taking initial intake information, and other duties and responsibilities assigned.

This position will reporting to their assigned Office Manager, and will be available to provide support to the KIDO Assistant Director assigned to their office when necessary in urgent situations.

• Must approach all their work based on love and compassion; and remain professional.
• Must be on time, maintain good attendance, and greet all people in a personable and professional manner.
• Responsible to open and close the KIDO office during regular office hours, and monitor the KIDO employee sign-in and sign-out sheet and board.
• Adhere to office procedures and maintain office related file management systems.
• Answer and relay phone calls that come into KIDO, which may be general office inquiries for KIDO employees OR a Danendamihiiwewiidamaakewin (reported concern).
• Provide administrative support to KIDO employees alongside KIDO Office Clerk(s) and the assigned Office Manager, including hard and electronic copies of documents efficiently.
• Assist KIDO employees with photocopying, typing, and mailing reports and filing.
• Ensure telephones, copier, fax, security, and other technology are functioning, with IT
• To monitor office supplies in the administration area and replenish as needed, this includes regularly used supplies such as paper and toner on photocopier machines.
• Complete reporting and office administration documentation at the end of the workday.
• Work as a team alongside other KIDO staff showing respect.
• Abide by all applicable KIDO policies and procedures and participate in required training.
• Other duties & responsibilities assigned by Office Manager (TB) and KIDO Asst. Dir. – Off-KI.

• A high school diploma or a combination of education and work experience is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in front-line non-profit office setting is preferred.
• Must be personable, professional, and reliable for attendance to work.
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