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About the role

  • Community Integration Practitioner delivering settlement plans, orientations, referrals and outreach for newcomers. Supporting integration through workshops, interpretation and community services at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver outcome-oriented settlement programs to eligible clients
  • Conduct formal reviews of newcomer needs across settlement areas including language, employment, housing and community connections
  • Develop settlement plans and follow-up support based on identified needs
  • Perform client data entry and document needs, settlement plans, attendance records and program outcomes in the client database
  • Refer or arrange clients for appropriate services
  • Provide settlement and integration information and orientation about Canada and the community where clients intend to settle
  • Deliver one-on-one consultations in person, by email, online and by phone
  • Provide information and orientation through workshops, group sessions and classes
  • Liaise with government, professional groups, businesses, schools and community services
  • Facilitate guided visits to government and community resources
  • Plan and implement events including job fairs and community networking events
  • Provide cultural interpretation and workshop interpretation where applicable
  • Translate resources for newcomers
  • Conduct outreach to local community organizations to promote programs and recruit clients
  • Provide settlement assistance and support to newcomers arriving at YVR
  • Attend program meetings on service delivery issues
  • Provide supervisors with current information about community services, government departments and procedures
  • Improve program service outcomes and day-to-day services through assigned professional development
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social or Human Sciences
  • Experience working with newcomers, refugees, temporary foreign workers, naturalized citizens and international students
  • Experience with multicultural clientele and immigrant related services
  • Experience conducting workshops and events
  • Experience in one-on-one settlement service delivery
  • Knowledge of settlement information and resources
  • Knowledge of the local geographic area
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent technical skills in MS Office and web-based applications such as MS Teams and Zoom
  • Excellent resource, time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence in service delivery
  • Excellent group facilitation skills
  • Ability to work with individuals and communities facing cultural adjustment challenges
  • Ability to design, promote, deliver and facilitate orientation and education workshops
  • Criminal Record Check required
  • Able to work evenings and weekends as required
  • Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) Certification is considered an asset
  • A second language may be an asset when required to meet operational needs

Benefits

  • Additional agency holidays (3 additional statutory holidays)
  • 3 weeks annual vacation (starting) and up to 6 weeks (maximum)
  • Company-funded pension (GRRSP)
  • Extended health & dental plan
  • Employee & family assistance programs
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Work-life balance support

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$24 - CA$25 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridSurreyCanada

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