Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services

Intake Worker/Admin Assistant

Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services

Scarborough Ontario

Salary: Neg Per Hour

Responsibilities

  • Screen clients for initial assessment; identify basic service needs, background information, language preferences, and determine eligibility criteria
  • Based on initial contact, complete intake forms and enter relevant data into the database, referring clients to internal program staff as required
  • Meet targets set by Programs Manager to ensure efficient service delivery
  • Maintain client appointments for site program staff if assigned
  • Promote agency programs and services to individuals and other service providers, directing potential partners to appropriate agency contacts for further development
  • Distribute and compile client satisfaction surveys and feedback forms, conducting monthly follow-up contacts
  • Track and gather applicable data to generate comprehensive and accurate statistical reports
  • Maintain documentation related to supplies, purchase orders submitted, service contracts, etc.
  • Assist in organizing and delivering group information sessions when needed
  • Provide translation and interpretation for languages tested to eligible clients for addressing settlement needs
  • Assist in recruiting, training volunteers, and organizing volunteer interpretation services in response to client and staff requests
  • Maintain and expand client base through outreach and participate in development of outreach materials, initiatives, and promoting community networks
  • Foster strong working relations with agency programs and partner organizations
  • Actively participate in professional development initiatives
  • Assist in troubleshooting technical issues on site
  • Perform reception duties


Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in Administrative Services, Social Services, or Counselling and at least three years of experience working with immigrant communities or a combination of experience and education
  • Knowledge of immigration and refugee services and of the ethno-specific programs and services (government agencies) in GTA
  • Language Proficiency certificate identifying the fluency of English and target language skills (for ATIO members: present the certificate of membership)
  • Familiarity with issues facing newcomers in a Canadian urban setting and systemic barriers to integration in education, social, cultural, and economic aspects of Canadian life
  • Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, customer service, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in outreach, community development, and marketing of programs and services
  • Strong organizational and technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom
  • Ability to work flexible schedules as needed
  • Experience supporting Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program is an asset
  • Experience with History of Assessment, Referrals & Training System (HARTs) is a strong asset
  • Proficiency in a second language is an asset

Job Overview

Posted Date: 08 May 2024

Location: Scarborough Ontario

Salary: Neg Per Hour

Company Information

Polycultural is a multicultural melting-pot perfectly reflecting Canada’s diversity. Founded in 1993, Polycultural is dedicated to hosting an open and inclusive environment for all. Visit any one of our seven locations around the GTA and you’ll feel it: a culture filled with care and genuine connection. We believe in providing a holistic approach to serve the needs of our community by providing a diverse range of programs.

Name: Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services

Web: www.polycultural.org

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