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SalaryEmployment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Seniors and Children & Youth Services
Union: Included (CUPE)
Salary: Level 3 - $26.42/hr
File #: 24-SCY-03
Posting Date: February 16, 2024
Posting Close: March 1, 2024
Dixon Hall is a multi-service agency located in the heart of east downtown Toronto committed to realizing the vision of a city where everyone thrives. Since 1929, we have been touching the lives of thousands of our community’s most vulnerable residents by providing a range of programs and services across every stage of life. We create lasting solutions to end poverty, social injustices, and isolation in Toronto. We value respect, diversity, integrity, care, compassion, and accountability.
Reporting to the Manager, Comprehensive Intake and Care, the Intake Coordinator is responsible for the overall tasks involved with intake, conducting interRAI CHA pre-screener assessments, communicating effectively with internal and external resources, collecting statistical information, maintaining an accurate, relevant database and coordinating the Home at Last Program with partner organizations. The position also provides backup support in the transportation program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Delivery
Department: Seniors and Children & Youth Services
Union: Included (CUPE)
Salary: Level 3 - $26.42/hr
File #: 24-SCY-03
Posting Date: February 16, 2024
Posting Close: March 1, 2024
Dixon Hall is a multi-service agency located in the heart of east downtown Toronto committed to realizing the vision of a city where everyone thrives. Since 1929, we have been touching the lives of thousands of our community’s most vulnerable residents by providing a range of programs and services across every stage of life. We create lasting solutions to end poverty, social injustices, and isolation in Toronto. We value respect, diversity, integrity, care, compassion, and accountability.
Reporting to the Manager, Comprehensive Intake and Care, the Intake Coordinator is responsible for the overall tasks involved with intake, conducting interRAI CHA pre-screener assessments, communicating effectively with internal and external resources, collecting statistical information, maintaining an accurate, relevant database and coordinating the Home at Last Program with partner organizations. The position also provides backup support in the transportation program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Delivery
- Receive and review referrals & requests.
- Screen and assess clients’ eligibility for services and programs; provide consultation regarding appropriateness of services.
- Provide information to clients, caregivers, community members and service providers.
- Direct referrals to appropriate programs & services in the department or other community support agencies as necessary.
- Complete interRAI CHA pre-screener assessments.
- Review and/or check the RMR system and Dove Care for referrals.
- Collaborate with program coordinators to initiate service.
- Coordinate Home at Last Program referrals by coordinating PSW services and other supports with partner organization and internal resources.
- Department outreach, networking and program development.
- Establish and maintain statistical records which track referral sources and services/support to which clients are referred.
- Complete digital intake document and create initial client file in database.
- Completed intake and client file is triaged and communicated to appropriate program staff.
- Review and oversee Home at Last documentation and billing from partner organizations.
- Provide information for funder reports as necessary.
- Work collaboratively with other Dixon Hall staff and departments and volunteers
- Operate in an effective, efficient and client focused manner
- Actively participate in department and agency meetings and events
- Work under the guidance of the agency and program policies and procedures, including the Mission, Vision and Values of Dixon Hall and the agency’s strategic direction.
- Develop positive relationships with referring agencies, outreach engagements and inter-agency networking tables.
- Meet regularly with manager to discuss individual, team and program effectiveness.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Post-Secondary education in Social Services, Gerontology or a related field
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with vulnerable or high-risk populations including seniors, adults with disabilities and/or with mental health issues, and individuals who are underhoused.
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
- Strong assessment skills.
- Knowledge of community-based programs and services
- Ability to work independently and co-operatively both in consultation & jointly with others.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Flexibility.
- A second language is a definite asset.
- Understanding and knowledge of the housing and health sector and services.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity to changing situations and needs.
- Intermediate level of computer literacy utilizing MS Office applications.
- Knowledge of AlayaCare will be considered an asset.
- First Aid/CPR certification will be considered an asset.
- Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
- Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a ‘Clear’ or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the Agency.
- Must have up-to-date vaccinations against COVID-19 with a vaccine that has been approved for use in Canada.
Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies. If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring manager or the People and Culture team of any accommodations you may require during the interview process.
To achieve their goal of inclusivity and diversity, Dixon Hall actively seeks exceptional candidates from varied backgrounds and with lived experiences. Individuals who self-identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or who have experienced homelessness, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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