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Career Opportunity at COSTI

Intake Counsellor

COSTI REQUIRES AN INTAKE COUNCELLOR FOR THE RALPH CHIODO FAMILY IMMIGRANT RECEPTION CENTRE AND ITS TEMPORARY SITES

Duties:

  • Assesses clients' needs in regards to initial settlement issues.
  • Conducts GAR (Government Assisted Refugees) Clients Intake and Moving Procedure
  • Refers client to other agencies or in-house for further counselling.
  • Develops short term and long term case management counselling services.
  • Registers clients into various programs.
  • Liaises with other agencies and organizations regarding services for clients.
  • Facilitates groups and workshops for newcomers
  • Assists in helping clients set priorities. Follows up on their progress
  • Inputs cases/information in database systems and prepares referral data for monthly reports (COSTI CISv2 and ICARE)
  • Facilitates groups and workshops for newcomers.
  • Provides Housing Support Services.

    • Qualifications:

  • Social Services Worker diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
  • Minimum of nine (9) months experience providing initial settlement services.
  • Must be able to speak at least one of the following languages: Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Amharic, Tigrinya, Somali, Urdu, Russian
  • Demonstrated experience providing services in the following areas; wife and child abuse, resettlement and victims of torture, war and displacement.
  • Knowledge of specific issues facing resettled refugees in general and the Resettlement Assistance Program more specifically.
  • 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, Scarborough & 100 Lippincott Street, Toronto

    Duration of Position:

    		 September 4, 2017 to March 31, 2018

    Starting Salary Range:

    		 $41,689 to $44,869 per annum + benefits

    Posting Date:

    		2017-08-15

    Closing Date:

    		2017-08-28

    Notes:

    		 This position is a non-union contract 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
    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.