Settlement Worker In Schools - Settlement Services

Responsibilities: Settlement Workers in Schools assist refugee and newcomer students along with their families in their transition to a new community. This is a position that aims to assist families to better understand the education system and provide information and referrals to education & community resources.

Qualifications: 

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, culturally aware manner;
• Effective multitasking, priority setting and organization skills;
• Ability to work independently, as a team and on a flexible work schedule;
• Knowledge of immigrant/refugee settlement and integration process;
• Ability to adapt to new and challenging situations;
• Functional computer skills including keyboard skills, word processing and database applications;
• Knowledge and/or willingness to learn about local school divisions;
• Must have a Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's Licence & access to a reliable vehicle;
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check;

Education & Experience: 

• Undergraduate degree in social services, humanities, or similar is preferred;
• Direct experience working with the SWIS program or in cross cultural settings would be considered an asset;
• Experience working with diverse teams and Service Provider Organizations;
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, particularly immigrants and refugees;
• Language abilities in Somali, Arabic, Swahili would be considered an asset;

YWCA Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation days;
• 1 Earned Day Off (EDO) per month;
• Paid sick time;
• Benefit packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD), employee pays a portion;
• 5% matching Pension
• Professional development opportunities;

Objectives:

• Conduct needs assessments with students and their families;
• Provide newcomer students and families with information and referrals to education and community resources;
• Work with a team to plan and facilitate orientations, workshops, training sessions and events for newcomers;
• Keep up to date client progress notes, complete monthly reporting obligations, maintain caseload and client files;
• Arrange and attend regular school and home visits;
• Work collaboratively with the settlement workers at YWCA Prince Albert, teachers, school counsellors, principals, and administration;
• Crisis counselling and referrals for families, as needed;
• Liaise with schools to gain understanding of their respective programs, share best practices and provide support where there may be challenges;
• Increase school, and public, awareness of settlement and newcomer issues through presentations, meetings and community involvement;
• Produce and distribute SWIS promotional materials and update as required;
• All other tasks as requested by Manager;

All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probationary period

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