Overnight Client Support Worker

Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) is an independent, not-for-profit social planning organization that has been working to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families and communities in Durham for 55 years. We organize a variety of research, community development and social planning initiatives as well as administer and deliver front line social service programs. Please visit us at www.cdcd.org for more information.

• Using client-centered, anti-oppression, anti-racism, trauma-informed, gender-based analysis plus+ and strength-based approaches, build relationships and establish rapport with existing community partners, vendors, staff and volunteers.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy protection measures for all community partners, vendors, staff, volunteers and clients
• Promote a high-functioning teamwork environment that is inclusive, harmonious, cooperative, efficient and productive.
• Participate in promoting a positive workplace culture through agency committee membership and departmental activities
• Provide information on CDCD and DRC services and keeping accurate intake records.
• Ensure clients are safe during the night and respond appropriately to any emergent matters
• Determine and respond to clients’ needs and provide support that is appropriate for each individual client
• Respond promptly to any health and safety concerns involving residents or staff, in accordance with established protocols and standards. Ensure all incidents are accurately documented, reported and escalated to the DRC Manager and CDCD’s Senior management team as required.
• Reply to emails and draft written correspondence to inquiries made.
• Produce and maintain forms and templates for Centre use as required
• Perform data entry, client tracking, database maintenance and overall statistics collection.
• Ensure established service standards and customer service excellence are maintained.
• Provide coordinated administrative functions for the Centre’s program staff, and management team and partners.
• Update and maintain Outlook calendar schedules and client appointments for assigned staff.
• Ensure the onsite DRC’s approved promotional materials are posted and updated.
• Ensure set up and arrangement of meeting rooms required to be used for programming during daytime operations
• Assist the Manager of DRC with establishing and maintaining a centralized filing system.
• Monitor and update IT equipment inventory, office supplies and client welcome/exit packages
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or post-secondary education. 
• 2-3 years related experience in customer service roles, preferably non-profit sector/Employment Resource Centre/community services. 
• Ability to manage calendars, coordinate meetings, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple, overlapping deadlines.
• Experience working with people from various cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong computer skills, specifically proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)  and E-mail
• Strong proficiency in the use of virtual platforms such as MS Teams and Zoom
• Ability to take initiative and be a strong self-starter who takes responsibility and is accountable for actions/decisions
• Results oriented, proactive, and resourceful with a quality-standards approach
• Able to create and navigate excel spreadsheets and Access Database
• Good organization skills
• Proficiency in additional languages other than English would be a definite asset.