Job Description

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation



1119 Pacific Rim Highway Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0


P: 250.725.3350 F:250.725.3352


Program Intake Clerk - Opitsaht


Job Title: Intake Program Clerk Job Category: Full time permanent


Department/Group: Health Department: 600


Location: Opitsaht Rate of pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour


Reports To: Social Development Co- Position Type: hourly





Position Summary:

Provides administrative support to the Nation's members in applying for prescribed program


benefits, in particular Patient Travel and Social Development. Assists with programs for community


members in regards to filling our benefit forms such as El, CPP and others





Culture Commitment

The Community and Human Services Program Intake Clerk upholds the culture of the Tla-o-qui-aht


First Nations by providing services that demonstrate the worth and respect of the Nation's


members. This position strives to create a healthy and supportive community that values and


recognizes •huu-piits-tulth• (helping one another).


Duties and Responsibilities:

? Review member information and determine eligibility to quality for the First


Nations Health Authority non-insured benefits.


? Explain to the Nation's members what is needed and whether they qualify for


patient travel benefits.


? Organize patient travel for the Nation's members, including hotel, transportation and meal


benefits.


? Prepare and submit the required documentation to ensure the financial costs of the


patient travel benefits are appropriately paid, including creating purchase requests


and submitting reimbursement claims.


Social Development Administration


? Implement, apply and adhere to the social development policies available for the


Nation's members.


? Assist the Social Development worker to conduct initial client assessments to determine


client needs and eligibility to participate in applicable social support programs.


? Assist in reviewing and approving client applications for the Nation's social assistance


programs.


? Assist clients in applying for social assistance and financial help.


? Liaison and manage the transition of files from off-reserve to on-reserve.


? Record case notes, maintain confidential client records, and prepare corresponding reports.


? Assist program development coordinator when classes or training for members occurs in Opitsaht.





•The above statements are intended• to •describe the general nature and level of work being•

•performed by the incumbent• of •this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list• of •all•

•responsibilities and activities required of the position.•



Qualifications:



Education, training and certificates


? High School Diploma


Work experience


? Experience working in an administration or office environment


? Experience with First Nations Programs and Services and their funding conditions


Preferred Skills


? Bookkeeping, MS Office (including Word and Excel), travel arrangements


? Interpersonal skills, time management. verbal and communication skills


? Confidentiality, customer focused, professional conduct, diplomacy


? Attention to





Additional assets


? Preference for a qualified Aboriginal candidate


? Preference to qualified candidates with a Valid Class 5 drivers





Working Environment:

Work Conditions


? Works in an office setting, primarily in a stationary position for the majority of the day.


? Uses computer and telephone throughout day.





Physical requirements


? Must be able to remain stationary for prolonged periods of time.





Travel requirements


? May be required to travel by car or boat


Deadline to apply is: January 31,205 by 4:30pm


Submit your resume, covering letter, and reference letters to:


Human Resources Manager, Lis Kingsley at


•Email: jobs@tla-o-qui-aht.org •

Or drop at the office in a sealed envelope at the TFN Administration Office at # 1119 Pacific Rim


Highway Tofino.


Only successful applicants for Interview will be contacted.