Kanawendaakosowinik Clerk

The Kanawendaakosowinik Clerk (Place of Safety Clerk) – KI is a full-time position and is based in KI. This is a dedicated position to the Kanawendaakosowinik (Place of Safety) operations of KIDO and is a part of the office administration of KIDO. 

The Kanawendaakosowinik Clerk will assist with the administrative and filing work required for the KIDO-operated and KIDO-approved Kanawendaakosowinik, including information on Odoobikihaawasook (foster parents), Kanawenimaawasowinik (foster homes), KIDO employees working in KIDO-operated Kanawendaakosowinik, DO Kanawendaakosowinik, and any other related duties, such as answering phone calls, taking applications, providing coverage on a temporary basis, and other duties and responsibilities assigned below.

This position will receive direction and report to DO Onaakatawapajike: Kanawendaakosowinik – KI, and will need to work under office guidelines of KIDO Office Manager – KI.

• Must approach all their work based on love and compassion; and remain professional and set aside personal issues, keeping an open mind and not be judgmental. 
• Must be on time and maintain good attendance.
• Develop and maintain Kanawendaakosowinik filing system and have forms ready on-hand. 
• Answer and relay phone calls that come into KIDO Kanawendaakosowinik operations, which may be from KIDO employees OR applications to KIDO as Odoobikihaawaso.  
• To provide administrative support to KIDO employees working in Kanawendaakosowinik operations, as well as other KIDO Office Clerk(s) and the Office Manager – KI when required, including preparing hard copies and electronic copies of required correspondence.
• To ensure equipment at workstation is in working order and report to supervisor if not. 
• 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 (KI) and KIDO Asst. Dir. – KI.

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• A high school diploma or a combination of education and work experience is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in office administration is an asset.
• Must be professional and adhere to confidentiality requirements. 
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and good verbal skills in Anishininiimowin, the language of KI.
• Must be able to work in a team setting and to multi-task when required.
• Must reliable and punctual for attendance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with an interest in learning new skills, for which on the job training will be provided.
• Demonstrated knowledge of KI’s distinct culture, traditions, values and principles.
• Working knowledge of KIDO and MDK services, with training to be provided.
• Ability to manage time of assigned duties and ability to work flexible hours on occasion. 
• A Criminal Record Check is required.
• Ability to travel as required for KIDO operations/training.

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