Financial Accounting Officer: works in conjunction with the Comptroller for Mohawk Council of Akwesasne to oversee the various programs financial needs. Prepares computerized financial statements for the Department of Social Development and Health. Preparation of budgets; business plans; daily updating, monitoring, maintenance, creation and analysis of the financial activities of the Department of Social Development and Health. Assists and educates Program Managers in the preparation of budgets and business plans. Personnel Officer: Under the direction of the Director, the Personnel Officer plans, coordinates and directs all functions of employee relations including labor relations, recruitment and selection, safety and training, provides professional and technical staff assistance and performs related work as required. Also works in conjunction with the Human Resource Manager of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. [Job Opportunities with Social Development & Health ]   Operations Unit The Operations Unit was established in August 1996. The primary goals and objectives were to provide support to programs within the Department to ensure the efficient operation of systems pertaining to the effectiveness of service provision to their clients. This was done by: * Coordinating activities within the Division. * Establishing and monitoring an annual operating budget for the Division. * Coordinating requisition of equipment and supplies for the Department. * Identifying and resolving any operational problems that arise. The Operations Unit is responsible for: * Facility Management - 8 Facilities: Operational staff ensure the overall maintenance and operational requirements of these facilities including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; safety systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers and security alarms; each facility provides janitorial services. * Supply & Equipment Acquisition is coordinated through this Division. Purchases or leases for photocopiers, fax machines, and cellular phones are conducted by personnel within the Division. Staff maintain a central area for supplies that are required for general office use, equipment such as fax machines, copiers, binding machines, etc. Billing is also provided to each user program who obtain these services supplies within the Department. Other services provided by the Operations Unit: Client Advocate Client Advocate will be responsible for assisting the general public in a variety of ways (directing them to appropriate office locations/personnel); inform public of available services within the Department as well as other Mohawk Council departments; assist in the completion of forms; act as an interpreter for clients, community members when it is needed; conduct surveys and interviews; collect and compile statistical data on the quality of; service delivery; assist in the development and design of the program's pamphlets and brochures; ensure pamphlets are current and up to date with relevant information, etc. For more information, or to contact the Client Advocate please call 575-2341. Medical Transportation Eligible individuals may request financial assistance to attend medical appointments Applications must be submitted before the appointment date. Any out-of-town travel must be pre-approved and supported by documentation from the doctor. Clients are responsible to seek their own means oftransportation. This office is in Kanonhkwatsheri:io. For information, either visit them or call 575-1310. Switchboard/Receptionist: Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Receptionist/Switchboard Operator will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the telephone system and acts as the contact person with the equipment supplier, greeting and directing incoming visitors and telephone calls; taking and recording messages and disseminating to appropriate staff members in the building of Kanonhkwatsheri:io. The main phone line is (613) 575-2341. Phone Listing