Community Connections Worker

Regina Open Door Society; Saskatchewan; Hybrid; CAD 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a passionate Community Connection Worker to enhance engagement with Regina's diverse communities. This role focuses on fostering connections between newcomers and local organizations, facilitating educational initiatives, and delivering cross-cultural workshops. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a commitment to inclusivity, and a deep understanding of community dynamics. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and is committed to making a difference in the lives of newcomers. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Cost-Shared Benefit Package

Employer Contribution to Pension Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training in Social Sciences or related work experience.
• Ability to work in cross-cultural settings and with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate educational opportunities for community organizations.
• Build collaborations with community organizations to support newcomers.
• Deliver cultural awareness workshops to various stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-Cultural Communication

Workshop Facilitation

Office Administration

Time Management

Community Engagement

Education

Post-Secondary Training in Social Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Zoom

Social Media Platforms

Job description

The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services that enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the broader community.

The Regina Open Door Society is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively seek candidates who share these values and contribute to our diverse community. Our aim is to eliminate barriers to employment, ensuring that all qualified individuals have the opportunity to join our team. Our facilities are fully accessible, accommodating the needs of all individuals.

We are located in the City of Regina on Treaty 4 land, which is recognized as the traditional territory of the nêhiyawak / Cree, Nahkawē / Saulteaux, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

The Regina Open Door Society is seeking a qualified individual to staff the full-time term position of Community Connection Worker. The Start date for this position is June 1,2025 to July 16,2025.

Position Summary

This position works in close cooperation with Regina Open Door Society programs, the primary mandate of this position is to increase the awareness and engagement of Regina's diverse organizations in the process of supporting newcomers' settlement. The position reports to the Manager of Settlement Family and Community Services Unit and Welcoming Community for Newcomers Team Leader.

Responsibilities

Establish linkages with community organizations and cultural communities to help the Regina Open Door Society build and maintain relationships with other organizations and connect with members of culturally diverse populations.

• Facilitate educational opportunities to community organizations and members of cultural communities
• Provide cross-cultural education to newcomers
• Organize events and facilitate a community dialogue to find ways to provide increase support to
• Organize / facilitate educational / learning opportunities for mainstream organizations to help them gain increased awareness of the challenges, strengths, contributions and diverse needs of immigrant and refugee families.
• Engage key mainstream organizations to increase their ability to understand the settlement needs of newcomers to identify services and explore ways to build capacity to provide proper supports for immigrant and refugee families.
• Provide support to crucial mainstream organizations to help them become engaged with RODS, cultural communities and participate in the development of culturally appropriate, inclusive services

Desired qualifications / Education

• Post-secondary training in the area of Social Sciences or two to three years related work

experience

• Knowledge of the Regina Community
• Demonstrated maturity, strong sense of responsibility and commitment
• Ability to work cross-cultural setting
• Strong workshop facilitation and coaching skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Strong office administration and time management skills
• Strong level of computer proficiency; in particular, robust Microsoft Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel spreadsheet, database, internet / email, scanning skills, Teams, Zoom, social media platforms, etc.

Other Requirements

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Access to a vehicle
• Work in person and remotely

Detailed job description / competencies

• Work with community agencies and government departments to assist them in developing culturally appropriate and inclusive services.
• Deliver cultural awareness Workshops to community organizations, employers, educational institutions and government departments
• Build collaborations and partnerships with community organizations to support newcomers' settlement and integration
• Introduce RODS services and programs to community organizations
• Facilitate relevant community agencies and organizations' programs and services to RODS units and clients
• Provide volunteer involvement, opportunities for immigrants and refugees to help them establish links with the broader community.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8 : 15 AM to 4 : 00 PM Monday to Friday. This position will be required to work some evening and weekends. Occasional out of Regina travel required.

All positions at RODS require a clean criminal record / child abuse registry check. There is a cost-shared benefit package and a 3% employer contribution to the Saskatchewan Pension Plan available to the employee with successful completion of a six-month probationary period. The annual salary for this position is $ 42,379.85(24.15 Per hour)

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected for interviews. Please be able to provide three work-related references at the time of your interview. No phone calls, please. Please respond in confidence via : link provided

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