Settlement Counselor: Empower Newcomers to Thrive (Onsite)

WoodGreen Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 54,097 - 55,201; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Toronto is seeking a Settlement Counsellor to help newcomers adjust to life in Canada. This role includes conducting needs assessments, providing counselling, and connecting clients with community resources. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, preferably speaking Bengali to support relevant clients. The position is permanent full-time with a salary of approximately $54,097.76 yearly and includes evening and weekend work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience providing settlement services to newcomers including refugees.
• Experience working with low-income and multi-lingual immigrant communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one needs assessments and referral services to newcomers.
• Plan and evaluate programs for settlement and employment.
• Monitor and document outcomes of all services and compile success stories.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Bengali language skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, education or related discipline

Job description

A community support organization in Toronto is seeking a Settlement Counsellor to help newcomers adjust to life in Canada. This role includes conducting needs assessments, providing counselling, and connecting clients with community resources. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, preferably speaking Bengali to support relevant clients. The position is permanent full-time with a salary of approximately $54,097.76 yearly and includes evening and weekend work opportunities.