Arabic-speaking Settlement Worker supporting newcomers with assessments, referrals, employment information, and community connections. Delivering MOSAIC settlement programs through Vancouver-based hybrid work.
Responsibilities
Provide direct client service and program delivery support
Provide one-on-one needs assessments, referrals, information and orientation, group orientation, guided pathway support, community connections, client outreach, service bridging, resource development, and delivery assistance
Identify clients’ needs and support independent access to community resources
Provide basic employment-related information, support, and referrals
Provide information about the labour market, job search tools, and available programs
Assist clients with credential accreditation
Stay informed about community resources, trends, needs, changes, service gaps, and MOSAIC programs and services
Enter client and service/activity information accurately and promptly into OCMS
Meet assigned weekly unique-client and monthly program-specific client targets
Develop individual Work Plans as needed to meet caseload, service objectives, outputs, and outcomes
Assist the manager with settlement-service and service-provider partnership development
Mobilize community resources and facilitate community participation in accessing services
Develop outreach strategies to deliver services to newcomers and represent MOSAIC in the community
Publicize MOSAIC programs and services to ethno-cultural minority communities and service providers
Represent MOSAIC or ethno-cultural minority community interests at forums and consultations as requested
Prepare organizational and funder reports on activities and services
Perform other duties assigned by the manager
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Humanities, Counselling, or a related field; or high school completion and a certificate, diploma, or coursework in related fields; or a combination of training and experience related to the program, project, or service
Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check required
At least 2 years of experience working in community development, settlement, and/or employment programs
Experience implementing policies and procedures, working with immigrant populations and/or diverse cultural backgrounds, or comparable education/program specialties
Completion of post-secondary education in office administration, social sciences, humanities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent knowledge of office procedures, program/project development, community development, service documentation, diversity, standard office equipment, case management, and function-specific knowledge
Strong English and Arabic communication skills
Able to work independently and with a team
Presentation, workshop, and facilitation skills both in-person and online
MS Office suite, publishing software, and database proficiency
Customer service skills
Cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural counselling skills
Organized, able to set priorities, and meet deadlines
Problem-solving skills
Tactful, discreet, diplomatic, patient, and flexible
Ability to speak Kurdish is an asset
OCMS knowledge and experience is an asset
Legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status, or a work permit valid for the duration of the position
Able to commute to the Boundary Office location at 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC
Benefits
Training opportunities for career growth
Hybrid work schedule permitted after the first 3 months (2 days in office, one day from home)
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