Career Opportunity at COSTI
General Counsellor
COSTI REQUIRES GENERAL COUNSELLOR FOR ITS
SHELTER SERVICES
COSTI is a multicultural organization providing social services, settlement,
employment, and language training services. For more information about COSTI,
please visit our website at www.costi.org.
Duties:
Provides initial intake and needs assessments to Refugee Claimants.
Provides supportive counselling, initial settlement services as well as follow-up services in special needs cases.
Works one on one with clients to ensure they are well informed about the refugee claimant process and receiving the entitled supports and services.
Provides information and referral for legal support, income support (OW), work permit, language classes, health services etc.
Delivers orientation sessions on settlement related topics.
Advocates and case consults with other social service organizations and service providers.
Provides crisis intervention as required e.g. in cases of family violence.
Documents records of services and activities in COSTI’s data base system and SMIS (Shelter Management Information System) and prepares necessary reports.
Refers clients to community & social service agencies for additional settlement and legal services. |
Qualifications:
Social Services Worker diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
Minimum of twelve (12) months experience providing initial settlement counselling, which includes:
- Identifying settlement needs through initial assessments and basic mental health assessments;
- Referrals to programs and education within COSTI and other social service organizations, such as language training, income support, legal support, etc.;
- Emotional supportive counselling.
Must be able to speak any of the following languages: Amharic, Farsi, Spanish, Arabic, or Romanian.
Demonstrated experience providing services in the following areas; wife and child abuse, resettlement and victims of torture, war and displacement.
Previous case management experience.
Knowledge of specific issues facing resettled refugees in general.
Ability to negotiate and advocate with mainstream society and able to intervene during crisis.
Demonstrated experience in data-entry, documentation and reporting.
Knowledge of Internet, Email and Windows software e.g. Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communication, organization and coordination skills.
Possession of a current First Aid/CPR training certificate would be an asset. |
Location: |
Hwy 401 and Victoria Park Ave |
Duration of Position: |
January 27, 2020 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$49,285 to $53,045 per annum + Benefits |
Posting Date: |
2020-01-09 |
Closing Date: |
2020-01-22 |
Notes: |
Shelter Services provide short-term accommodation and support services for vulnerable populations including Refugee Claimants
This is a fulltime Union position scheduled to work 35 hours per week**
Priority consideration will be given to those on Notice of Recall.
Subject to the response of those on Notice of Recall, this position may be open to Union members on a secondment basis.
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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.
