Settlement Worker in Schools – Ukrainian

POSITION:  Settlement Worker in Schools – Ukrainian  

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

WORK HOURS: 35 hours per week (Immediate Start)

RATE OF PAY: $28 per hour

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre (DBNC) is a leading, inclusive, welcoming, proactive, community-inspired agency. It is the organization that the community chooses because it meets their diverse and changing needs through empowerment, partnerships, active listening, engagement, and leadership.

DEI Statement:

We uphold and advance principles of diversity, equity and inclusion across the organization – every individual that engages with DBNC feels that their diverse perspectives, experiences and cultures are valued. Safe spaces and opportunities are created for all to voice their thoughts respectfully, to learn and develop a deeper understanding of one another.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Settlement worker in schools provides cultural and linguistic settlement and counselling support services to students and parents in the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board and ensures that newcomer families are aware of and can access the full array of community and school services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide counselling and referral services on settlement issues and assistance to ease school orientation virtually, with the possibility of in-person service.
• Support school activities such as parent-teacher interviews, kindergarten registration, open houses, school councils and other school programming.
• Facilitate/conduct group information sessions for newcomers on community services and school-related topics.
• Communicate with school staff at all levels including teachers and/or principals.
• Identify common trends and needs within the school's newcomer community and provide recommendations to the staff on how to better meet those needs
• Support School board initiatives including, focus groups, parent literacy conferences and immunization screening
• Submit daily and monthly reports 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education: diploma or degree in Social Work or a related field
• Minimum of a year relevant experience in settlement work or community work.
• Experience in a school environment is an asset.
• Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Effective English language communication skills both oral and written
• Fluency in Ukrainian is required (knowledge of additional languages an asset) 
• Ability to work with school personnel in meeting the needs of newcomer students and their families. 
• Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of accuracy in data collection 
• Strong computer skills in Windows, MS Word, Email and the Internet.

DBNC thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) will be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

DBNC is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and DBNC Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

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