Bilingual Information & Referral Representative, Casual: Labelle, Cornwall, Pembroke
Ontario Health atHome View all jobs
- Canada
- $26,253 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Under the general direction of the Manager, Patient Services responsible for Information and Referral including “Champlain healthline”, this position ensures the provision of easily accessible, accurate and comprehensive health and community information to assist and support individuals in making informed decisions and choices. As a first point of contact with Ontario Health atHome, this position provides a gateway to information regarding health and community services/resources available across the Champlain region for the general public, service providers and health care and community partners.Primary Responsibilities:
- Answer and respond to all incoming calls in a timely, professional and culturally sensitive manner, in the caller’s official language of choice, to determine the nature of the caller’s request and to identify presenting issues and concerns.
- Provide information and referral options to callers and when appropriate, linkages to other related services/resources including Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain Intake Care Coordinators.
- Promote, encourage and provide guidance for access and use of electronic navigation and self-service tools i.e. “Champlainhealthline.ca”
- Track information regarding I&R calls in accordance with Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain monitoring requirements.
- Ensure confidentiality of caller information.
- Respond to Ontario Health atHome Champlain staff inquiries for day-to-day information needs.
- High school graduation diploma plus,
- Successful completion 1 year Community College diploma in either Office Administration, Business, Health Administration or equivalent program
- AIRS (Alliance of Information and Referral Systems) certification, or willingness to become certified within 36 months post hire and;
- Minimum 18 months previous experience in similar customer service or related position in the health, social or business administration fields.
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
- Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures including filing and record maintenance and operation of telephone systems and office equipment
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications including e-mail and the internet
- Demonstrated ability to work with a number of stakeholders including staff, service providers, clients and caregivers
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated high level of initiative, discretion and sound judgment
- Flexible and adaptable with effective problem solving skills
- Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills with a demonstrated ability to perform efficiently in a fast paced environment with attention to detail
- Self-directed with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Effective interpersonal skills demonstrating tact and diplomacy
- Effective client service skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
- Fluency in English and French is required.
- Demonstrates and values excellent customer service
- Communicates effectively - both oral and written
- Demonstrates active listening skills, (screens calls and conducts fact-finding)
- Demonstrates effective reading and interpretation skills
- Demonstrates effective problem solving skills
- Builds relationships (both internally and externally)
- Works independently and as a team member
- Works effectively with information/database resources
- Inputs data efficiently and accurately
- Fluency in English and French is required.
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
- Salary: $26.253