Centre for Information and Community Services of Ontario requires a Settlement Worker. 

Reports to: Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provide information and referrals that help newcomers learn about and understand Canadian systems in their settlement process
• Provide information and support to newcomers through individual interviews and organization of group sessions or workshops on a wide range of settlement issues
• Facilitate access to needed services and resources where there are barriers due to language, culture and race by providing interpretation or translation
• Keep and maintain records in a timely and professional manner
• Keep the team updated on all new information and be cooperative in maintenance of information by tracking government policies and community resources in order to effectively inform and refer clients
• Establish and maintain excellent service quality for clients
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationship and communication with internal and external groups.

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 and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)
• 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  part-time position, scheduled to work 17.5 hours per week may be required to work irregular hours, evenings, weekends and holidays
Salary: $36,829 – $47,073 per annum (pro-rated)
Status: Unionised Position Initial Posting: Successful candidate will be posted to Settlement Unit. Any change to this posting, as well as subsequent transfer within the same job classification, is at the discretion of Management.

Thank 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 # 59-09E NSP Worker.