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Opportunity

Career Opportunity at COSTI

Summer Program Assistant

COSTI REQUIRES SUMMER PROGRAM ASSISTANT
FOR IT’S NEW SENIORS DAY PROGRAM

Duties:

  • Assists and supports program coordinator in planning, developing and facilitating program activities that are enjoyable, meaningful, and beneficial.
  • Assists in engaging and supporting clients in meaningful conversations and social interactions.
  • Motivates, encourages and assists clients in participating therapeutic activities including baking, drawing, arts and crafts, exercising and gaming.
  • Conducts various tasks such as assisting with program set up, and cleaning and sterilizing equipment and maintaining equipment.
  • Assists in ensuring the safety of clients by adhering to Health & Safety regulations and policies and improving safety practices.
  • Complies with organizational and program policies and procedures.
  • Supports and respects clients’ independence, dignity, social, emotional and cultural wellbeing
  • Performs additional tasks and duties as assigned or deemed necessary by the General Manager.

    • Qualifications:

    Must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment. Was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year. Intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year. Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/ territorial legislation and regulations.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in Italian. All other languages considered an asset.
  • Preference will be given to those enrolled in post-secondary programs in Health, Education and Social Service fields.
  • Experience working with MS Office 2010 with emphasis on Excel and Word.

    • Location:

    		 Highway #7 and Islington, Woodbridge

    Duration of Position:

    		 June 4, 2018 to July 27, 2018

    Starting Salary Range:

    		 $14.00 per hour

    Posting Date:

    		2018-05-10

    Closing Date:

    		2018-05-24

    Notes:

    		 This is a non-Union contract position scheduled to work 30 hours per week
    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.