Front Desk Coordinator​/Admin Assistant; in Brooks

Front Desk Coordinator/Admin Assistant (in Brooks)

Position Title: Front Desk Coordinator/Admin Assistant

Pay Grid: $18/hour

Department: Employment Services

Hours: 40 hours/week

YMCA of Southeast Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks.

When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you!

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day, demonstrating our values in action.

We do the right thing.

We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.

We put people first.

We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.

We do what we say we will do.

We lead by example.

We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.

At the YMCA of Southern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• 2 Years of post-secondary in Administration or Human Services/ Social Sciences
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search if applicable), within the last six months
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage

• Computer skills (Strong knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Internet)
• Knowledge of employment, education, and training strategies, local labour market information and community resources
• Exceptional customer service attitude
• Ability to support others in empathetic, non-judgmental manner
• Be organized and resourceful
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Reporting to the Employment Centre Manager, the Front Desk Coordinator/Admin Support is responsible for the main and front desk as the initial point of entry for our clients, professionals, employers and the general public. Community stakeholders contact our centre via in person, telephone, and email. The front desk area, the first impression of our organization, and our professionalism is a high priority to ensure superior customer service.

The Front Desk Coordinator will exercise diligence in creating and maintaining a distraction free and inviting front desk area.

The responsibilities and duties of this role will include but is not limited to:

• Answer telephone and greet public in a pleasant and courteous manner
• Answer general inquires, relay program and service information and conduct the initial screening and refer to appropriate staff in a timely and knowledgeable manner
• Assist clients with self-help materials
• Phone next day appointments to remind clients of their appointments
• Responsible for phoning No Shows for appointments and recording in the file
• Conduct oneself in a professional and positive manner, adhering to YMCA…