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

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 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.

Ref.: 58-09E /SEPT/WORKER I Job Title: Worker I

This is a full-time occasional assignment - Maternity Relief, effective now until Feb 8, 2010)
Status: Unionized Position 
Salary: Salary: $36,829 – $47,073 per annum (pro-rated)
Successful candidate will be posted to Settlement Unit / SEPT team. Any change to this posting, as well as subsequent transfer within the same job classification is at the discretion of Management.  Hours: 28 hours per week; may be required to work on some evenings, weekends and / or holidays.  

 Applicant should quote Job # 58-09E SEPT Worker (Maternity Relief):

Thank you to all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please.