Full-Time Settlement Worker-Community Services (1 Position)
Job Description
Job Gym is currently assisting the Fort Erie Multicultural Centre in recruiting for a Settlement Worker-Community Services candidate. Able to work remotely and in office when safe to do so, this is a full-time position (30 hours per week). Pay range is between $18 to $23 per hour. Looking for a candidate with fluency in English, Spanish and French. The role includes working with individuals and families from culturally diverse groups, both new and long-term immigrants. Employee and client safety is the organization’s top priority so safe distancing and sanitizing procedures are in place.
The Fort Erie Multicultural Centre specializes in assisting newcomers to settle in Canada and in this role, involvement with some of these key activities:
- Develop and Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers as required
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement outreach services in the community
- Liaise with social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Participate in promotional activities
The ideal candidate will have initiative, effective interpersonal skills, and be flexible. Must be a team player, have excellent oral and written communication skills, have a client focus, be non-judgmental and able to work in a collaborative environment. Post-secondary training in a social science discipline and / or 3 to 5 years relevant experience is required.
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Participate in fundraising activities
- Computer and Case Management software experience
- Competence / Comfort in providing Virtual Programming
- First Aid and Mental Health First Aid Certificates
Additional Requirements:
- Valid driver’s licence
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Own transportation/Own vehicle
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to forward a cover letter and resume no later than 4 pm February 19, 2021 to: director@firststepsincanada.com Please quote Settlement Worker, position in the subject of your email. If you have questions about this opportunity or need help applying, a member of our Employment Counselling team would be happy to assist you! Please contact us at 905-905-871-3932.1229 total views, 1 today
