Career Opportunity at COSTI
Arabic Speaking Family Crisis Worker
COSTI REQUIRES AN ARABIC SPEAKING FAMILY CRISIS SUPPORT WORKER FOR ITS CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES (CSS) PROGRAM
Duties:
Deliver a client-centered service model to support both Government Assisted Refugees and Privately Sponsored Refugees in the first 12 to18 months upon arrival in Canada, with a focus on supporting families experiencing crisis, including but not limited to domestic violence, child abuse, family separation, family reunification, etc.
Provide case management services through the use of assessments, information and referral, accompaniment, home visits, and follow-up and advocacy to assist clients to live independently and integrate successfully.
Provide individual, family and group support to clients according to level of needs and language.
Provide information and referral to a wide array of community agencies, professional services, settlement and social services, etc. across the Greater Toronto Area.
Liaise and advocate with community agencies in the areas where GAR clients live in order to bridge the services needs of this population.
Maintain thorough documentation of client cases according to regionally established standards for the CSS program.
Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual service and statistical reports according to the program and funder requirements.
Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of the program on an on-going basis, recommending service delivery changes to supervisor and assisting with their implementation when necessary.
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Qualifications:
Post-Secondary Degree in Social Services, or equivalent with relevant practicum experience. Preference given to candidates with a Diploma in ‘Assaulted Women and Children’s Advocate/Counsellor’ or significant relevant experience with victims of abuse and/or family violence.
One (1) year experience working with refugees, victims of torture, violence, etc.
One (1) year experience working with families in crisis.
Must be able to speak Arabic. Fluency in other languages will be considered an asset, ex. Amharic, Assyrian, French, Kurdish, Somali, etc.
Excellent communication, organization and coordination skills.
Previous case management experience.
Knowledge of specific issues facing resettled refugees in general and the Resettlement Assistance Program more specifically.
Knowledge of settlement, community and government services and resources, with an emphasis on the services and resources that exist within the Greater Toronto Area for families in crisis.
Knowledge of Internet, Email and Windows software e.g. Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated experience in data-entry, documentation and reporting.
Must be able to travel within the GTA to multiple locations using public transportation. Access to a vehicle is considered an asset.
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Location: |
760 College Street, Toronto |
Duration of Position: |
July 15, 2016 – June 15, 2017 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$44,073 to $47,435 per annum + benefits |
Posting Date: |
2016-06-23 |
Closing Date: |
2016-07-05 |
Notes: |
These positions will provide services primarily, but not exclusively to Arabic speaking refugees.
This position is a non-union contract position, scheduled to work 35 hours per week.*
*Hours of work shall be scheduled in accordance with Article 12.01and shall consist of five (5) seven (7) hours days, Monday to Friday.
Priority consideration will be given to those on Notice of Recall. Subject to interest from those on recall, this position will be open to union members on a secondment basis.
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.
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Mr. Michael Politi
Manager, Staffing and Orientation
COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
or Fax: 416.658.8537
or e-mail: 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.