Settlement Worker – Family in Settlement Together

Summary

Settlement Worker – Family in Settlement Together
(Full-time contract until March 31, 2025 with possibility of extension)

We are a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or status. We are searching for a dynamic and dedicated full-time Settlement Worker to join our team to provide settlement information and referral services to immigrants and refugees in the Region of Toronto. If you want to apply your skills, experience, and talents to an organization that is making a difference in the lives of newcomers then this is the opportunity for you!

Why join us?

We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun!

What do we offer?

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive dental and health packages, paid sick time, learning and development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and a great workplace culture.

What you will be doing:

• Provide settlement counselling services, including assessment, information and orientation at CCS offices and other community partner locations.
• Use initial assessment of newcomer families with younger children and children with special needs to develop personalized settlement plans.
• Provide case management and supportive follow-up.
• Facilitate appropriate internal/external referrals to services required by clients that are not provided by the program.
Organize, plan and facilitate group sessions to address diverse clients’ needs.
• Provide online assessment, information and orientation as a collective family unit.
• Develop and implement community outreach plans to promote CCS programs and services.
• Actively participate in regular team and regional meetings.
• Maintain and update all client information in the OCMS database.
• Prepare and submit timely statistical and progress reports as required.
• Meet all program goals as assigned.

What are we looking for?

• Settlement Counselling diploma or equivalent training in the human services field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in the settlement and/or community work sectors.
• Knowledge of community and family resources and services in Toronto Region
• Must be able to work every Saturday with ability to work flexible hours, including evenings.
• Familiarity with delivering services virtually including training in a web-based environment

We strongly encourage all those who are interested to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement!

Salary: $27.95 - $29.49 based on experience
Location: Toronto
Hours: 35 per week, Mon-Fri / occasional evenings and weekends as required