Newcomer School Settlement Specialist

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership complimentary

Yat Home access

Childcare discounts

Vacation entitlement

Benefits and pension

Wellbeing services

Job summary

YMCA is seeking a School Settlement Program Staff member in Halifax to assist newcomers in adapting to their new educational environment and navigating the school system. You will collaborate with educators, families, and community partners to provide settlement support in schools and foster belonging.

Under supervision, you will build relationships, deliver group activities, and help connect clients to community resources across HRM. A valid CRC and child-safeguarding checks are required.

Qualifications

• Language proficiency in English and additional languages are an asset.
• Combination of education and experience working in community setting
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, meeting deadlines
• Understanding of, and experience with, the Nova Scotia school system – policies, procedures, expectations etc.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement in the handling of confidential information
• Excellent data management skills and Microsoft 365 Skills
• Experience working with and providing service to diverse populations
• High level of initiative is needed to work independently and respond to unanticipated situations
• Experienced delivering presentations and workshops
• Experience working with children providing creative group activities
• Ability to travel within HRM

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group settlement support in schools
• Build effective professional relationships with school and community networks
• Engages schools through awareness raising, meetings and building connections
• Facilitate problem solving using solution focused approaches
• Support clients to access supports and opportunities within the school system
• Identify and support opportunities to engage newcomer contributions
• Provide referrals to community resources
• Report qualitative and quantitative information on work activities

Skills

English language

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Public speaking/workshops

Travel flexibility

Diverse populations experience

Education

Experience in community settings

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

YMCA is seeking a School Settlement Program Staff member in Halifax to assist newcomers in adapting to their new educational environment and navigating the school system. You will collaborate with educators, families, and community partners to provide settlement support in schools and foster belonging.

Under supervision, you will build relationships, deliver group activities, and help connect clients to community resources across HRM. A valid CRC and child-safeguarding checks are required.