Community liaison worker

The Friendly Chef Adventures Inc. (Trade name Fanjoy) based in Guelph, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Community liaison worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment – Part time (Student job). The shift timings include Day, Weekend and To be determined.

Employer Name: The Friendly Chef Adventures Inc. (Trade name Fanjoy)
Position: Community liaison worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.10 hourly for 30 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment – Part time (Student job)
Location: Guelph, ON

Target Audience: Adolescents, Families, Children, Culturally diverse groups, Persons with mental health disabilities, Persons with learning disabilities, Persons with an intellectual disability

Type of Community or Social Service: Education or training, Early intervention programming for at-risk youth, Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Job Description

  • The candidate will be expected to gather information and write reports or case studies.
  • The candidate will be expected to conduct life skills workshops.
  • The candidate must assess clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services.
  • The candidate will be in charge of providing suicide and crisis intervention.
  • The candidate will be in charge of resolving conflict situations.
  • The candidate will be expected to put in place behaviour management programmes.
  • The candidate will be required to keep programme statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
  • The candidate will be expected to help evaluate the effectiveness of treatment programmes.
  • The candidate will be responsible for screening, recruiting, and training volunteers and support staff.
  • The candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing specific community services.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist clients/guests with special needs.
  • The candidate will be expected to communicate with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
  • The candidate will be expected to perform administrative and office duties.
  • The candidate will be expected to conduct research.
  • The candidate will be expected to perform housekeeping duties.
  • The candidate will be expected to prepare food.
  • The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that health and safety standards are met.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be accountable.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be confident.
  • The candidate should have excellent excellent oral and written communication
  • The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
  • The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
  • The candidate should be customer-oriented and friendly.
  • The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude
  • The candidate should have an empathetic and trustworthy personality.
  • The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
  • The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • The candidate should have effective training skills to develop and present professional development sessions to panel agents and training programs to community partner organizations.
  • The candidate should have good analytical and problem solving skills.
  • The candidate should have strong critical thinking skills.
  • The candidate will be required to have exceptional listening skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm at all times.
  • The candidate should be able to motivate others.
  • The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate must be able to supervise 5 to 10 people.

Work Setting

  • The candidate will be required to work in a Youth drop-in centre, a mental health institution, facility, or clinic, and a social service or charity agency.

Security and Safety

  • The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.

Transportation/Travel Information

  • For transportation, the candidate should use their own vehicle.
  • The candidate should be willing to travel.
  • The candidate should have valid driver’s licence.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities.

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.

Work Location Information

  • The candidate will be required to work in rural and urban area.

Benefits

  • The selected candidate will have access to free parking and team building opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • Copy of latest school transcript
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