Title: Community Service Worker Employee working location: In-person (Timmins, ON) Employment status: Co-op/summer Student (2 months) The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2024 we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive and barrier-free work environment. In this role you will: Assist Coordinators with scheduling of client assessments for seniors seeking assistance from the Seniors' Transportation, Meals on Wheels and Friendly Visiting programs. Phone call and in home service participant's assessment and eligibility criteria evaluations to assess service participant's situation and to determine the types of services required/needed. Assist with the matching of volunteers and vehicles to service participants based on availability and geographical pickup and destination locations. Assist Coordinators with creating routes for volunteer to deliver meals to service participants. Assist Coordinators with the distribution of policies and Occupational Health and Safety information to volunteers and workers. Assist Coordinators with the distribution of policies and Occupational Health and Safety information to volunteers and workers. What we are looking for: Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office software applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook). Organizational skills and the ability to understand detailed information. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving problems. Fluency in English is required, French is an asset. Working conditions: Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment. Have a valid Social Insurance Number. Valid Driver's license As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English. Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information. If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC). #SummerJobs
