Settlement Worker in Schools Case Worker

Regina Open Door Society; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Regina Open Door Society as a Settlement Worker in Schools to help French-speaking newcomer students and families integrate into the community. This full-time position involves direct support, resource connection, and educational advocacy, promoting inclusivity and cultural understanding within schools. A commitment to diversity is essential.

Benefits

Benefits package available after six months.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French is essential for communication with newcomer families.
• Experience in human services or relevant education is required.
• Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally-sensitive services to newcomer students.
• Assess needs and connect families with community resources.
• Facilitate workshops and support parental involvement in schools.

Skills

Fluency in French

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Cross-cultural skills

Motivational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

2-3 years of human services experience or related post-secondary education

Job description

The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization providing settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers through programs and services that enable their full participation in the community.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively seek candidates who share these values. Our facilities are fully accessible to accommodate all individuals.

Located on Treaty 4 land in Regina, our work respects the traditional territories of the nêhiyawak/Cree, Nahkawē/Saulteaux, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the Métis Nation.

RODS is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time term position as a Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS), from July 2, 2025, to March 31, 2027. This role focuses on supporting French-speaking newcomer students and parents in Regina and surrounding rural communities.

The SWIS program is a partnership between RODS, Regina Public School Board, Regina Catholic Schools, Prairie Valley School Division, Conseil des Ecoles Fransaskoises, and IRCC, aimed at helping newcomers settle into schools and communities.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French
• 2-3 years of human services experience or related post-secondary education
• Excellent communication, para-counselling, cross-cultural, leadership, motivational, and organizational skills
• Ability to develop programs and work professionally in school settings
• Criminal record check, child abuse registry check, reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and clean driver abstract

Other Requirements

The candidate must be able to travel to schools in Regina and surrounding areas and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Job Duties

• Provide culturally-sensitive, linguistically-appropriate services
• Assess needs of immigrant students and refer appropriately
• Conduct group orientations and individual support sessions
• Connect families with community services
• Support parental involvement in schools and community activities
• Participate in school reception, orientation, and cultural understanding sessions
• Facilitate workshops for school personnel on immigrant and refugee youth issues
• Assist families with settlement and immigration resources
• Refer families to community resources and document referrals in RODS database
• Advocate for families’ educational needs

Competencies

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural team environment
• Experience with immigrant and refugee youth and families
• Knowledge of settlement issues, community resources, and privacy policies
• Casework skills including intake, referrals, and follow-up
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English; bilingual/multilingual preferred

The position hours are Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM. Salary is $43,646.85 annually ($24.87/hour). A benefits package is available after six months. All applicants must pass a criminal and child abuse registry check. Please submit your application via the provided link and be prepared to provide three work-related references. No phone calls, please.