Community Service Worker

4 months ago

Toronto, Canada Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association Full time

**Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association** is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area.

With a staff of 500 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges. 3,000 of whom are "home-bound" and frail.

We are currently seeking a permanent full-time **Community Service Worker **to join our Community Development / Wellness team.

**Location**:

- Richmond Hill
- Scarborough

**Responsibilities**:

- Promote seniors' independent living through facilitation of community orientation and social, recreational, and educational activities with groups in the outreach sites
- Offer ONSITE and MOBILE cultural and language relevant activities at the centre and seniors' apartments, churches, libraries, and shopping malls in the neighborhood areas
- Conduct health education workshops to promote healthy aging
- Develop connections with ethno-cultural communities and faith groups through different channels
- Assist in other Wellness Program activities

**Qualifications**:

- Degree or Diploma in health, social science or related fields
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate is required
- Knowledge of community resources and services
- Excellent customer service with strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills to work with people at all levels inside and outside of the organization
- Demonstrated leadership skills to lead both large and small groups in activities
- Effective listening and coaching skills to provide feedback and guidance to volunteers
- High degree of judgement and capacity to maintain confidentiality
- Superior time management and organization skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Zoom
- Proficient in English; fluency in a second language that reflects the community served, such as Cantonese and/or Mandarin, is an asset
- Occasional evenings and weekends may be required
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for work is an asset
- A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year
- Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation._

**Benefits**:

- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- RRSP match
- Comprehensive Orientation Program
- Training and Education Subsidy

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Language**:

- Cantonese (preferred)
- Mandarin (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid & CPR (preferred)
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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