Summary of Duties:

• Interviews applicants for assistance for Child Care Fee Subsidy and Discretionary Benefits.
• Assists with all necessary Provincial and Municipal forms in compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant legislation, applicable regulations, supplements and guidelines, municipal policies and business practices and community resources.
• Based on a defined set of criteria, reviews and assesses income, assets and other pre-defined information to establish initial and continuing program eligibility and issues program specific financial assistance. 
• Ensures proper documentation is received, reviewed and recorded to verify initial and ongoing eligibility of clients in accordance with defined legislation and guidelines.  Processes all necessary computer and file documentation.
• Monitors caseload to determine ongoing program eligibility, updates and documents files and takes appropriate action.
• Communicates with clients and/or their representatives regarding eligibility and entitlement.
• Organizes and maintains client files.
• Assists in providing referral information regarding other social services in the community.
• Assist in compiling statistical data and gathers information internally and externally as required.
• Performs various administrative functions including scheduling appointments, processing and reconciling invoices, maintaining client files and processing recoveries and overpayments.
• Operates standard office equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in Early Childhood Leadership program or related field.
• Must be a current student enrolled in full-time studies returning to school full-time September 2024 and/or require this placement to graduate from an academic program.

Specialized Training & Licenses:

• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and various software packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Other Information:

$21.78/hour.

This posting is for one (1) temporary full-time up to 4 month student position (May - September 2024).

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Work Arrangement: In office.

Police Record Check:

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.