About this role
PAY: $18.00-22.00 per hour
START DATE: August 1st, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
_About us:_
Maison Decision House (MDH) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1979. It provides a community-based residential treatment program for adult male offenders on parole, regardless of race and religion, who are returning to the community as a part of their release process. MDH has helped over a thousand individuals make the transition into the community by providing shelter, guidance and counselling.
MDH has a FULLTIME administrative assistant position available. This is a great opportunity to work alongside front-line professionals and learn about the various responsibilities of community corrections.
_Responsibilities:_
* Administrative tasks including but not exclusive to: assigning and verifying chores, weekly resident list, report monitoring, meals, enforcing rules, and maintaining client files * Sign residents in and out of the facility using the staff logbook * Answer the phone, re-direct calls and take messages * Organize the work place * Assist residents with administrative tasks * Assist in distributing prescribed medications as per the medication policy * Assist in documentation of daily notes on behavioural patterns pertinent to a client?s progress * Correspond with community and governmental organizations * Assist with facility security including monitoring security cameras, performing room searches, and assisting police execute warrants * Assist in completing initial intake information on each new admission * Assist in evaluating and orienting new clients * Other tasks as required by the organization
_Qualifications_
Applicants with a university degree in a relevant field of study (Criminology, Psychology, Sociology) and prior administrative experience will be given priority consideration.
_Job Type:_ full-time
_Schedule: _0800-1600, Monday to Friday
_Work Location_: in person (located in Hintonburg, Ottawa)
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person