settlement worker - community services

Thompson Immigrant Services; Thompson; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Thompson, Canada is seeking a skilled individual to provide settlement services for new immigrants. The role involves conducting client assessments, maintaining program statistics, and offering counseling on daily life issues. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in community service organizations is an asset.
• Proficient in conducting assessments and planning social services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct follow-up assessments for clients.
• Maintain program statistics for evaluation.
• Counsel individuals on daily-life issues.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Organized

Client focus

Job description

Overview

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 hours per week

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Settlement services for new immigrants

Work setting

• Social service or charity agency

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Perform administrative tasks
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Plan and co-ordinate social services
• Counsel individuals on daily-life issues

Area of work experience

• Immigration
• Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized
• Dependability
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)