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12 Nov 2021

Part-Time SETTLEMENT WORKER IN SCHOOLS (SWIS) PROGRAM – Farsi Speaking (1 Position)

YMCA of Niagara – Posted by yjobs –  Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

SETTLEMENT WORKER IN SCHOOLS (SWIS) PROGRAM – Farsi Speaking – (on your cover letter please list all languages that you can speak fluently)

YMCA Employment & Newcomer Services

Rate:  $18.41 – $21.63 per hour plus YMCA membership

Start date: Immediately

Contract, regular part time at lease 20 hr per week, includes days, evenings and weekends

Anticipated end date: March 30, 2022

NOTE: This process will also establish a pool of candidates that may be used to fill similar vacancies (temporary, contract and permanent) within YMCA Employment Services over the next 6 months.

 

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The Settlement Worker in Schools Program (SWIS) Settlement Worker will work with designated schools throughout the Niagara Region.

 

Qualifications:

  • University degree or college diploma in social sciences or related field
  • Must be fluent in English (reading, speaking and writing)
  • Must be fluent in Farsi (reading, speaking and writing)
  • At least one year of experience providing settlement counseling
  • Extensive knowledge of community resources
  • Good interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills
  • Must have valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
  • Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C certification [within 3 years from date of issue]
  • A clear and satisfactory criminal reference check inclusive of the vulnerable sector search (CRCVSS) issued for the YMCA of Niagara
  • Successful applicants will be required to adhere to the YMCA of Niagara COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Promote healthy school settlement process for both students, their families and their new school community for the District School Board of Niagara and the Niagara Catholic District School Board.
  • Fostering student achievement by providing information and referral services to newly arrived families
  • Provide supports to school staff to create a culturally inclusive environment and build relationships with their new students and their families.
  • Support the school with interpretation services where needed; reception and welcome, orientation, parent teacher interviews, homework clarification and school board policies and procedures.
  • Support school based public health nurse, school assigned Child and Youth Workers, Social Workers and Educational Assistants in providing culturally appropriate services and guiding parents/students through the various processes.
  • Link newcomer families and students to resources and services within the school and within the community
  • Facilitate access to services and resources where there are barriers due to language, gender, age, culture and race.
  • Conduct group sessions to school board faculty, parents, students and community organizations supporting students/families.
  • Represent the YMCA of Niagara in all schools within the Niagara Region.
  • Conduct Case Management sessions with school Principals, ESL staff, classroom teachers, Learning Support Staff/Resource Teachers, Guidance
  • Maintain accurate records of services provided in iCARE (government supported Case management system) and support leadership team in preparing reports.
  • Monitor Administration changes and work with leadership team to arrange for introductions to new Principal(s) and Vice Principal(s).
  • Conduct Needs Assessments for all students and their families accessing services
  • Other duties as required

How to Apply

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada with no restrictions.  Please apply with letter of application and resume by 12 noon, on November 23, 2021 to: E: yjobs@niagara.ymca.ca         Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.   Please indicate position applying for in the subject line of your email. Internal applicants are expected to notify their supervisor before applying. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted, which will be via email.    Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request.   For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara please visit: ymcaofniagara.org

Job Categories: Social/Education/Government. Job Types: Part-Time. Salaries: To be discussed.

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