Details:
This is a casual position. Casual work will only be scheduled as needed and hours per day/week will vary based on assignment. Ideal candidate must be flexible and available to work on a short notice, Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Casual Settlement Practitioner position will fill in on an as needed basis to provide direct settlement services to immigrants. On-the job training will be provided. Working as part of a team, the Settlement Practitioner will assist immigrants with their settlement and adaptation process through comprehensive needs assessment, flexible service delivery (individual and in-group sessions) resource provision and supportive referrals.
Please see full job description for additional details.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required
• Post secondary training in business, administration, community
development or equivalent combination of education and experience in or
outside Canada.
• Fluency in English. Second language is an asset.
• Resilience along with the ability to assess situations.
• Strong organizational, time management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge and experience maintaining confidentiality, appropriate
boundaries with other staff and clients in a professionally assertive
manner.
• Worker must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Worker must have a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record check.