Community Service Worker

Canadian National Institute for the Blind•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of home-based support programs including the classic Vision Mate Program, Virtual Vision Mate Program, and other programming. This position requires excellent customer service skills, sound judgment and diplomacy in dealing with staff, volunteers, and participants.

Requirements

Proven knowledge and skills in the volunteer management and social services an asset.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented, highly organized.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
Must be able to work independently.
Must be able to travel independently within the region via public transit or car (taxi, Uber etc.).
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
Be a Canadian citizens, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and skills in volunteer management and social services.

Responsibilities

Assists with coordination to onboard volunteers.
Maintains and manages a database/tracking system of volunteer activity.
Provides support to participants and volunteers on a regular basis.
Assesses participants eligibility for Home Based Support Programs
Participates as a fully integrated member of the Ontario West team with occasional travel within ONWE.
Other duties as assigned.