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Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS)
Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS)
ID:
73232
Expiry Date:
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 9am
Job Type:
Part-Time
Region:
Campbell River Region
City:
Campbell River
Company:
Immigrant Welcome Center
Industry:
Social Services
Wage:
$21.59 - $25.35/hr
Details:
The Immigrant Welcome Centre is currently accepting applications for a Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS).
Who we are…
The Immigrant Welcome Centre specializes in immigration and support services to newcomers who are settling in Campbell River, Comox Valley, and the North Island. Also known as the Multicultural and Immigrant Services Association of North Vancouver Island (MISA), we are a registered non-profit organization established in Campbell River in 1992.
As an award-winning organization, The Immigrant Welcome Centre is a respected leader in immigrant services and an active proponent for the sector. By fostering strategic partnerships and working to create welcoming, inclusive communities that attract and retain newcomers, we are an effective business partner in the communities we serve.
Who you are…
As a professional you pride yourself on the following attributes:
•You genuinely enjoy working with a diverse range of clients.
•You are easily able to engage clients and keep them engaged through your work with them.
•You have an energetic and positive approach to your work.
•You have strong computer and documentation skills.
•You are self-directed and have excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
•You genuinely enjoy building and maintaining collaborative relationships at all levels.
•You are excited about working collaboratively to achieve results with focus and flexibility.
The position...
WORK LOCATION:Campbell River
REPORTS TO: Regional Settlement Manager
WORKING HOURS: Part-time, 21 hours/week, 45 weeks per year
POSITION SUMMARY
The Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) staff member will provide newcomers to Canada (children, youth and families) that attend SD72 schools with Settlement and Community Connection services to improve their opportunities to participate in social, cultural, civic and economic life in Canada by enabling access to school and community information, services and resources. The SWIS Settlement worker will liaise closely with identified Settlement staff in support of the children/families, as well as working closely with School District 72 staff, as appropriate.
Please see full job description for details.
Who we are…
The Immigrant Welcome Centre specializes in immigration and support services to newcomers who are settling in Campbell River, Comox Valley, and the North Island. Also known as the Multicultural and Immigrant Services Association of North Vancouver Island (MISA), we are a registered non-profit organization established in Campbell River in 1992.
As an award-winning organization, The Immigrant Welcome Centre is a respected leader in immigrant services and an active proponent for the sector. By fostering strategic partnerships and working to create welcoming, inclusive communities that attract and retain newcomers, we are an effective business partner in the communities we serve.
Who you are…
As a professional you pride yourself on the following attributes:
•You genuinely enjoy working with a diverse range of clients.
•You are easily able to engage clients and keep them engaged through your work with them.
•You have an energetic and positive approach to your work.
•You have strong computer and documentation skills.
•You are self-directed and have excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
•You genuinely enjoy building and maintaining collaborative relationships at all levels.
•You are excited about working collaboratively to achieve results with focus and flexibility.
The position...
WORK LOCATION:Campbell River
REPORTS TO: Regional Settlement Manager
WORKING HOURS: Part-time, 21 hours/week, 45 weeks per year
POSITION SUMMARY
The Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) staff member will provide newcomers to Canada (children, youth and families) that attend SD72 schools with Settlement and Community Connection services to improve their opportunities to participate in social, cultural, civic and economic life in Canada by enabling access to school and community information, services and resources. The SWIS Settlement worker will liaise closely with identified Settlement staff in support of the children/families, as well as working closely with School District 72 staff, as appropriate.
Please see full job description for details.
Qualifications & Experience:
REQUIRED
•Post secondary training in business, administration, community development, or equivalent combination of education and experience in or outside Canada.
•The worker must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation.
•The worker must have a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record check.
•The worker will follow the code of ethics and mission statement of MISA. In addition, they will follow MISA processes and use MISA tools and where possible provide constructive feedback on the enhancement of these.
PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
•Experience working with immigrants and/or visible minorities, knowledge of the impact of immigration.
•Demonstrated computer proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office programs.
•Experience using virtual platforms e.g. Zoom.
•Fluency in other language(s) is an asset.
•Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills.
•Assessment and problem solving skills.
•Resilience along with the ability to assess situations.
•Strong organizational, time management and leadership skills.
•Knowledge of community resources and experience working with community agencies.
•Knowledge and experience maintaining confidentiality, appropriate boundaries with other staff and clients in a professionally assertive manner.
•Demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible, open-minded and work on a team.
•Demonstrated success in relationship-building
•Demonstrated ability to be self-directed.
•Working knowledge of current FOIPA Act.
•A positive commitment to MISA clients, MISA mission and the organization.
•Post secondary training in business, administration, community development, or equivalent combination of education and experience in or outside Canada.
•The worker must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation.
•The worker must have a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record check.
•The worker will follow the code of ethics and mission statement of MISA. In addition, they will follow MISA processes and use MISA tools and where possible provide constructive feedback on the enhancement of these.
PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
•Experience working with immigrants and/or visible minorities, knowledge of the impact of immigration.
•Demonstrated computer proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office programs.
•Experience using virtual platforms e.g. Zoom.
•Fluency in other language(s) is an asset.
•Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills.
•Assessment and problem solving skills.
•Resilience along with the ability to assess situations.
•Strong organizational, time management and leadership skills.
•Knowledge of community resources and experience working with community agencies.
•Knowledge and experience maintaining confidentiality, appropriate boundaries with other staff and clients in a professionally assertive manner.
•Demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible, open-minded and work on a team.
•Demonstrated success in relationship-building
•Demonstrated ability to be self-directed.
•Working knowledge of current FOIPA Act.
•A positive commitment to MISA clients, MISA mission and the organization.
How to apply:
Applications must include a cover letter and resume detailing how you meet the requirements of this position and why you want to join the Immigrant Welcome Centre team. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Please submit applications to:
deborah.hall@immigrantwelcome.ca
By 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 12, however application deadline may be extended if a suitable candidate has not been found.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note we do not accept phone calls and only those candidates that are chosen to move on in the hiring process will be contacted. Good Luck!
Please submit applications to:
deborah.hall@immigrantwelcome.ca
By 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 12, however application deadline may be extended if a suitable candidate has not been found.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note we do not accept phone calls and only those candidates that are chosen to move on in the hiring process will be contacted. Good Luck!
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