Reception
Program: Community Housing Support Program
Location: Calgary
Community Housing Support provides rental, utility and basic needs assistance to low-income families and individuals in crisis. Our strategy is to provide referrals, support, advocacy, and/or financial assistance in order to prevent or intervene in situations of absolute homelessness (where people are staying in a homeless shelter, women’s emergency shelter, or living on the streets) or precariously housed (relative homelessness—those who are temporarily staying with friends or acquaintances, living in their vehicle or other temporary accommodations).
This position requires a person who is familiar with the services of agencies that provide assistance to clients experiencing a housing crisis. Clients are often times in distress and are seeking a way out of their predicament.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Reception
- Data Entry
- Filing
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Compassionate and inquiring mind with experience in social services
- Able to adjust quickly and professionally to unexpected situations
- Good computer skills
- Good communication skills and excellent with details
REQUIRED COMMITMENT:
- 3 months minimum commitment
- Minimum once a week, 3 – 4 hours/day for Monday and/or Fridays
BENEFITS:
- Office experience
- Personal satisfaction in learning what the Canadian Red Cross does locally
- Access to internal Red Cross training in other program areas
INTERESTED? HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please call: Community Housing at 403-541-6119
Or email: rita.haddad@redcross.ca
