Career Opportunity at COSTI
Housing Counsellor
COSTI REQUIRES HOUSING COUNSELLORS FOR ITS
SHELTER SERVICES
This is a non-Union position scheduled to work 35 hours per week**
Duties:
Conducts housing search in and outside of Toronto for refugee claimants.
If needed escorts clients to housing appointments and advocates on their behalf.
Secures appropriate and affordable housing for refugees within a timeframe.
Provide support to clients in negotiating and finalizing housing leases.
Recruits housing providers and maintains a housing data bank/registry of housing providers.
Provides crisis support and intervention as required.
Mentoring volunteers to assist with housing search and escorting of clients.
Maintains program and statistical information in COSTI’s database and prepares reports.
Conducts housing orientation sessions to ensure that client understands rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords.
Liaises and consults with other professionals and organizations. |
Qualifications:
Social Service Worker Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
Minimum of one (1) year experience working within the Housing Help Sector.
Previous experience working with working with refugees, survivors of torture, persecution, war or abuse.
Preference will be given to those who speak any of the following languages: Arabic, French, Amharic, Tigrinya, Spanish, Somali, Farsi, and Urdu.
Previous case management experience.
Knowledge of specific issues facing resettled refugees in general and the Resettlement Assistance Program more specifically.
Knowledge of settlement and housing related services and resources, with an emphasis on the services and resources that exist within the Greater Toronto Area.
Knowledge of Internet, Email and Windows software e.g. Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated experience in data-entry, documentation and reporting.
Excellent communication, organization and coordination skills.
Must be able to travel within the GTA to multiple locations using public transportation. Access to a vehicle is considered an asset. |
Location: |
Hwy 401 and Victoria Park Ave |
Duration of Position: |
December 1, 2018 to March 29, 2019 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$24.98 to $26.89 per hour |
Posting Date: |
2018-11-16 |
Closing Date: |
2018-11-29 |
Notes: |
**Hours of work shall be scheduled in accordance with Article 12.01and shall consist of five (5) seven (7) hour days, Monday to Friday. |
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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.
