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Career Opportunity at COSTI

GENERAL COUNSELLOR ASSISTANT

COSTI REQUIRES A GENERAL COUNSELLOR ASSISTANT FOR ITS NORTH YORK CENTRE

Duties:

  • Provides assessment of client needs and intake services, with a focus on privately sponsored, Armenian speaking Syrian refugees.
  • Provides orientation and information/referral to newcomers.
  • Organises group orientation sessions.
  • Provides outreach to the newcomer Armenian community; promotes the programs and services of the agency.
  • Provides interpretation and conducts follow-up activities.
  • Liaises with government, community groups, educational institutions and volunteers.
  • Keeps administrative records of services and activities, inputs data and prepares necessary reports.
  • Performs other duties as required.

    • Qualifications:

  • Social Services Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
  • Experience in providing settlement services and in organising and facilitating groups is essential. Preferences will be given to those who have worked with the Armenian community.
  • Must be able to communicate in Armenian; other languages would be an asset.
  • Experience in conducting various methods of outreach.
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs of newcomers.

    • Location:

    		 45 Hallcrown Place, North York

    Duration of Position:

    		 July 4, 2016 to December 31, 2016

    Starting Salary Range:

    		 $22.79 to $24.53 per hour

    Posting Date:

    		2016-06-15

    Closing Date:

    		2016-06-28

    Notes:

    		 This is a full-time non Union position scheduled to work 35 hours per week.
    Mr. Michael Politi
    Manager, Staffing and Orientation
    COSTI Immigrant Services
    1710 Dufferin Street
    Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
    or Fax: 416.658.8537 Email: resumes@costi.org

    "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.