Career Opportunity at COSTI
Weekend Counsellor
COSTI REQUIRES A WEEKEND COUNSELLOR FOR THE RALPH CHIODO FAMILY IMMIGRANT RECEPTION CENTRE
Duties:
Reports to the Centre Manager and work with Counsellors to ensure the smooth operation of the Centre, which includes responding to emergency situations, clients medical needs and injuries
Admits and discharges both GARS and City clients, updates the Shelter Management Information System (SMIS) as required.
Performs intake for City and single RAP clients
Provides interpretation services, as required.
Performs housekeeping duties including: setting up of rooms, serving of meals, maintaining cleanliness of Admin Office and entrance area and ensuring garbage is removed.
Responsible for the safety of the residents and the security of the building including implementation of house rules.
Identifies and ensures minor maintenance problems are resolved.
Communicates in a timely and professional manner with the Operations Manager regarding any client concerns.
Performs safety checks of the premises and safety equipment and records information.
Provides general information about the city and the specific information about entertainment and social events; organizes social and recreational events for clients.
Performs administrative tasks, as required (e.g. replenishing client forms, creating client files, distribution of client mail, answering phone calls, etc.)
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Qualifications:
Social Services Worker Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
Knowledge of the Resettlement Assistance Program.
Sensitivity to and aware of the needs of refugees and other newcomers.
Ability to communicate in other languages is an asset.
A valid Driver’s license is an asset.
Demonstrated ability with supportive counselling/crisis management.
Ability to work independently.
Demonstrated verbal and written proficiency in English
Ability to communicate in any of the following languages would be and asset: Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Amharic, Tigrinya, Somali, Urdu, Russian
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Location: |
100 Lippincott Street, Toronto |
Duration of Position: |
April 2, 2018 to March 29, 2019 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$20.83 to $22.41 per hour |
Posting Date: |
2018-03-09 |
Closing Date: |
2018-03-23 |
Notes: |
This is a non-Union contract position scheduled to work 14 hours per week
(Saturday and Sunday from 07:30a.m- 02:30pm)
Priority consideration will be given to those on Notice of Recall.
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Mr. Michael Politi
Manager, Staffing and Orientation
COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
Email: resumes@costi.org Fax: 416.658.8537 |
"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."
COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.
