Relief Worker_REC_Arabic and Spanish

Monday to Friday can be variable

                       Evenings and Weekends from 3:00pm to 11:00pm (hours can be variable)

(Overnight from 11:00pm to 7:00am depends on the location)

DUTIES

• Ensure House rules are observed,
• Responsible for the admission, discharge and profile creation on database (SMIS)
• Ensure rooms are equipped with toiletries, linens, etc.
• Support the delivery of the programs/orientation and services to the residents.
• Responsible for sorting and distributing mail, including contacting clients.
• Responsible for interpretation/translation services.
• Conduct regular room checks, change battery from smoke detectors.
• Responsible for the admission, pre-departure services and check-out of residents. 
• Responsible for the operation of the Centre, which includes responding to emergency situations, e.g. client illness, family violence, theft, fire etc.
• Perform light housekeeping and kitchen duties.
• Responsible for office duties such as answering telephones, request client transportation, and fill out taxi vouchers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Community college diploma in community work/human services or equivalent.
• Experience working with newcomers and refugees.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Verbal and written English is required. Preference will be given to those who speak any of the following languages: Arabic, and Spanish only.
• Previous experience with interpretation/translation considered an asset.
• Sensitive to the needs and issues facing newcomers.
• Possession of valid First Aid/CPR training certificate is an asset.
• Required to provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police check. The VSS must have been completed within the last 6 months. 
• Must be fully vaccinated or be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption