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Career Opportunity at COSTI

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COSTI REQUIRES A RELIEF WORKER FOR ITS SHELTER SERVICES PROGRAM
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.

This is a non-Union contract position scheduled to work variable hours on an as needed basis to cover Morning or Evening shifts.

Duties:

  • Ensures house rules are observed.
  • Supports the delivery of programs/orientation and services to residents.
  • Responsible for the admission, discharge and profile creation on data base for new clients.
  • Responsible to ensure welcome packages, welcome files and admission files are ready and prepared on a regular basis.
  • Responsible sorting and distributing mail including contacting clients.
  • Supports the smooth operation of the Centre, which includes responding to emergency situations. De-escalates non-violent crisis situations e.g. client altercation, family conflicts.
  • Supports the general office duties such as answering telephones and responding to client issues.
  • Conducts COVID screening and temperature check for clients.
  • Conducts regular room check and wellness check.

Qualifications:

  • Community college diploma in community work/human services or equivalent.
  • Experience working in homeless shelters or respite sites.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Understanding of issues facing populations experiencing homelessness.
  • Demonstrated experience responding to crises.
  • Possession of a valid Naloxone training certificate is required.
  • Required to provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police check. The VSS must have been completed within the past 6 months.
  • Must have valid first aid/ CPR certificate.

Location:

 Hwy 401 and Weston, Etobicoke

Duration of Position:

 November 9, 2020 to April 30, 2021

Starting Salary Range:

 $14.89 per hour

Posting Date:

2020-10-22

Closing Date:

2020-11-05

Notes:
Shelter Services provide short-term accommodation and support services for vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness including but not limited to families, refugees, women fleeing domestic violence and singles
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.