After Hours Rap Case Worker - Regina, Canada - Regina Open Door Society

Regina Open Door Society

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Regina, Canada

3 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Regina Open Door Society

After-Hour RAP Case Worker**

RAP:
Resettlement Assistance Program Closing date: August 29,2023 Internal/external Term

The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina.

RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services that enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger community.

The Regina Open Door Society is seeking a qualified individual to staff the full-time term position of After Hour RAP Case Worker.

The term for this position is September 1, 2023, to March 31,2024

Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) works in coordination with other IRCC-funded and other community programs. RAP provides newcomers with initial settlement support to ensure they are able to settle in the city.

This includes services such as receiving the client at the airport, setting up & support at the temporary accommodation, providing information, orientation, doing needs assessment & referrals, etc.

As part of this position will also ensure that suites have all daily need supplies at all times, clean and disinfect any common areas regularly, and ensure communication with the program support team to arrange for repairs and resupplying of equipment and items at the temporary accommodation.

Accessing RAP services will help newcomers meet their initial settlement needs and goals and transition them to the overall settlement program.

Throughout this process, the newcomers are connected with various IRCC-funded programs and wider community services.

Desired qualifications/education**:

A Post-Secondary education and 2 to 3 years of related work experience are position requirements.

Additional requirements include a criminal record check, a clean child abuse registry record, a valid class 5 driver's license, and clean driver abstract.

Job Description**:

Suite Cleaning/Maintenance of Reception House**:

This position will identify the need for cleaning and maintenance at the Reception House, and with approval, arrange for the work to be completed.

The specific areas of cleaning that will be overseen by the position include the following:

Clean living room as necessary
Vacuum all carpeted areas
Wash other areas and wax when necessary
Clean kitchen including stoves, ovens and floors
Wash areas with grease buildup
Wash all counters and tables
Check all cupboards and damp dust and/or wash them when necessary
Wash refrigerators inside and out and defrost them as needed
Clean bathrooms including sinks, bathtubs, floors, showers, toilets
Damp dust registers, windowsills and light fixtures as necessary
Clean all inside windows and mirrors as necessary
Clean bedrooms as necessary
Change sheets and wash soiled linens including towels
Wash comforters, blankets, curtains, sheets and mattress protectors as necessary
Wash any dishes, pots, etc. that may have been left dirty

The position will be directly responsible for the following:

Ensure that each suite is always supplied with toilet paper and clean towels
After cleaning, ensure that furniture is in its proper place
Any leaking faucets, blocked drains, repairs, etc. must be reported to the SFC Managers
Report any equipment/appliance repairs to the SFC Managers
Organize and maintain the activity room; coordinate the schedule
Maintain necessary supplies and for safety ensure they are locked in the supply room (Purchases must go through the SFC Director)
Monitor clients and visitors to the temporary accommodation
Maintain the external care of the house (i.e. raking leaves, snow removal, light repair)
Report any mechanical, plumbing, security or maintenance issues immediately to Settlement management.

After Hour Case Worker Responsibilities**:

Deliver the RAP program according to IRCC guidelines and follow RODS policies & administrative procedures
Delivers RAP Orientation in person and remotely
Contributes to overall RAP planning and implementation.
Coordinate timely and effective port of entry services, including assisting with arrival (i.e. airport reception, basic life skills, transportation)
Conduct needs assessments and referrals that respond to the immediate needs of

- clients after hours to accommodate clients' needs

Provide appropriate temporary accommodation that supports the timely and effective delivery of RAP services with a mínimal burden on clients.
Support clients with basic life skills while at the RH
Assist with the purchase of household items, groceries and meals for clients
Work in collaboration with HFSE to assist with medical support (i.e. 911, COVID19 follow up, health/wellbeing check)
Provide evening information/orientation (blended model) in the temporary accommodation
Maintain the Activity room as office space to deliver orientation and support to the clients
Coordinates orientation s