Career Opportunity at COSTI
Group facilitator Isamophobia coordinator
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COSTI REQUIRES A GROUP FACILTATOR FOR ITS ANTI ISLAMOPHOBIA ART PROJECT
This is a contract position scheduled to work 17.5 hours per week** until March 31st, 2025.
Duties:
- Develops and implements an art-based curriculum to support victims of Islamophobia.
- Conducts outreach within COSTI and community to recruit participants for the art-based group.
- Co-ordinates and plans events to raise awareness of Islamophobia.
- Registers and processes intake assessment for all group participants.
- Develops resources and knowledge products that raise awareness of anti-racism and anti-discrimination specifically related to Islamophobia.
- Facilitates an adult art-based support group for individuals from the Muslim faith whom experienced emotional and psychological distress because of Islamophobia. (virtual and/or in person)
- Enters statistical client data in COSTI’s client database and iCare system. Prepares quarterly report.
- Participates in weekly meeting with project team.
- Delivers webinars/presentations to community groups, agencies and institutions on the impact of Islamophobia.
- Provide resources to enhance safety.
- Makes referrals to appropriate health/mental health and social service agencies.
- Liaises with other organizations and service providers.
- Provides crisis intervention.
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Qualifications:
- Social Services Worker diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Women’s Studies or equivalent
- Self identifies as a Muslim.
- Excellent group facilitation skills.
- Fluency in a second Language will be an asset. (eg. Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Farsi, Somali, Dari)
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Knowledge of art-based techniques.
- Knowledge of anti-discriminatory and anti-racism theory, policy and practice.
- Sensitive to and aware of the social problems facing refugees and immigrants.
- Sensitive to issues of racism, discrimination and their impact on individuals and community.
- Must have access to a vehicle.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work evenings.
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Location: |
Toronto |
Duration of Position: |
August 19, 2024, to March 31, 2025 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$33.37 to $34.98 per hour |
Posting Date: |
2024-07-17 |
Closing Date: |
2024-07-31 |
Notes: |
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters,
quoting reference #118-24, to:
https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=118-24&site=costi
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"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.
