Community Service Worker (Summer Student)

Canadian Red Cross; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Red Cross seeks a Community Service Worker for a 2-month Summer internship. The role involves assisting with client assessments and scheduling, gaining valuable experience in a non-profit environment. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be aged 15-30.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and recording skills needed.
• Computer skills in MS Office applications required.
• Organizational and strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling client assessments and volunteer rides.
• Conduct client eligibility evaluations over the phone.
• Perform administrative tasks and answer inquiries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Recording skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title : Community Service Worker

Employee Working Location : In-person (Sudbury, ON)

Employment Status : Summer/Co-op/Intern (2 months)

The Canadian Red Cross (Red Cross) – 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 :

• Assisting Coordinators with scheduling of client assessments for seniors seeking assistance from the Seniors’ Transportation program.
• Gaining experience and knowledge in completing over the phone client assessments and eligibility criteria evaluations to assess clients’ situation and to determine the types of services required/needed.
• Assisting with the scheduling of client and volunteer rides within geographical area.
• Assisting with volunteer recruitment and retention.
• Administrative duties such as typing letters, documents, and presentations.
• Answering the telephone and general inquiries for the public.
• Preparing and distributing public service announcements.
• Answering general inquiries about the program and receiving referrals.
• Assisting with information booths to help with program growth and expansion, as requested.
  
  

What we are looking for :

• Excellent interpersonal and recording skills.
• 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.
• A self-motivated individual who takes initiative and pays attention to detail.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving problems.
  
  

Working conditions :

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment.
• 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).
  
  

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