The Centre for Information & Community Services of Ontario requires a School Settlement Worker (Farsi/Arabic-Speaking).

Reports to: Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provide assessment, information and orientation services to newcomer families to facilitate adjustment to the school system and the settlement process
• Provide information to newcomer families about resources and services in the school and the community
• Facilitate referrals and access to appropriate services both in the school and the community
• Establish and maintain contact with newcomer families to determine their needs and issues
• Promote culturally sensitive links between school staff and newcomer families
• Organize, plan and implement group sessions on topics related to settlement
• Maintain updated information on services, resources and policies relevant to the school system and settlement process
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely statistical and progress reports to the Cluster Coordinator as required

Qualifications:

• Canadian University degree or equivalent, in Social Sciences or related discipline, BSW preferred
• Knowledge of community resources and services; working experience in a school environment an asset
• Proven experience in team work and ability to work with young people and adults of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Skilled in program organization and community outreach
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications
• Excellent oral and written skills in English, Farsi and Arabic
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Willing to travel within local network of schools; use of car an asset
• Proof of a Vulnerable Police Criminal Check.

This is a full-time position 

Thank you to all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Interested Applicants are requested to forward their resume quoting Job # 57-09 SEPT Worker (Farsi/Arabic).