Summary:
Reporting to the Manager – MAP, will be responsible for facilitating service interventions in first language to support the transition of vulnerable immigrant and refugee populations in their adaptation to Canadian society.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts a needs assessment on each client admitted into the case management stream. Assists clients to set goals/priorities and develop a realistic action plan(s) which may include: one-to-on and/or family personalized support, settlement information, individual and group workshops, practical assistance in and supported access to services. Provides ongoing monitoring of action plan(s).
- Provides individual/group orientations and workshops oriented to assist in the settlement process and community connections such as: Canadian culture/basis norms of conduct; public services; community resources including legal, school, medical care and social service systems; how to access services and the responsibilities of immigrants and refugees as beneficiaries of these services and systems. Arranges for the provision of interpretation services as required.
- Refer clients to appropriate community resources based on assessed needs. Assist clients to access services, make appointments and complete forms.
- As required, provides enhanced support and short-term adjustment counselling on specific settlement-related issues that may hinder the settlement process e.g. family and cultural adjustment, navigating specific immigration processes.
- Enters client information and service interventions into centralized database as client service occurs. Provides narrative into reports as required.
- Organize and facilitate workshops and courses, arranging for external speakers as appropriate.
- Performs service bridging by serving as a resource to clients and staff of external agencies regarding cultural interpretation on issues, client needs and related projects and services.
- Participate in approved sectoral and community networks. In first language, may develop resource materials and write news articles on settlement topics.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Diploma in Social Sciences, counselling, or a related discipline acceptable to the employer supplemented by a minimum of one (1) to (2) years of experience in a client-oriented position, preferable in an immigrant settlement service-related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer. Fluency in Afghan Dari, Farsi, Dari or Pashto language required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral English at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and courteously with clientele, staff and the public who come from differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Proficiency in MS Word.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources effectively. Current knowledge of legislation, services and information affecting immigrants and refugees including issues facing newcomers.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating groups.
- Ability to set and maintain boundaries with clients and manage self-care.
- Service-oriented with a demonstrated willingness to help the department and the organization achieve desired objectives and targets.
- Possession of and the ability to maintain a clear provincial criminal record check.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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Applications must include “2022-Settlement-09” in the subject line and can be sent to: jobs@issbc.org
Closing Date: By 4 pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Role Salary Range: $23.32 – $30.48 per hour
Expected Starting Range: $23.32 – $24.75. Dependent on education, training, experience, and internal equity. Wage grids are reviewed annually.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
