Settlement Worker, Asylum Claimants And Employment

JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Settlement Worker, Asylum Claimants and EmploymentPROGRAM/DEPARTMENT:
Newcomer Services- NSLTCOMPANY:
Skills for ChangeLOCATION:
791 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ONCONTRACT TYPE:
Contract(Union)HOURS:
35 hours per week (Monday-Friday with occasional evening and/or weekend hours)PAY RATE:
$28.55 per hourREPORTS TO:
Supervisor, Newcomer ServicesSTART DATE:
ImmediatelyEnd Date:
December 31, 2024GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
With 40+ years of operations, Skills for Change is a highly respected non-profit charity with a province-wide reputation for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment. Skills for Change provides multi-sited employment, job skills, career exploration through mentoring and entrepreneurship, job development, mental health and wellness, language and settlement programs, and services throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas.PROGRAM NATURE AND SCOPE:
The Settlement Worker, Asylum Claimants and Employment at Skills for Change assists newcomer clients to adapt and integrate effectively into Canadian society by providing them with labour market orientation support. This role will deliver programming to newcomers through facilitating information and orientation sessions, group workshops, individual employment counselling and referral to suitable services to meet their settlement and employment needs. Clients will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed decisions about their careers and successfully navigate the labour market.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESConduct outreach, intakes and needs assessments with clients, primarily asylum claimants in the GTA to determine eligibility, needs and suitability for services to meet their career goalsEvaluate client’s skills, interests, and experiences to determine their strengths and areas for development;
create solution-focusedemployment and training plans with clientsDevelop and deliver settlement and employment-related information sessions and workshopsProvide clients with appropriate information and referrals to meet their settlement, training and employment needsAssist clients in developing effective job search strategies, including resume writing, job application, interview preparation, and networking techniquesInvite guest speakers to conduct information sessions on specific employment, and cultural adaptation topics based on client needsStay updated on local labour market trends, job opportunities, industry demands, and skills requirements particularly as they relate to refugees, asylum seeker claimants and internationally trained individualsComplete client follow-ups and case management trackingMaintain and update client files as required by the funderConduct outreach to other community organizations, for program promotion, client referral, and itinerant employment-related servicesMaintain client database, produce statistics, and reports as required, e.G., SalesforceParticipate in the distribution, collection, and analysis of participant surveys and other evaluation and tracking proceduresParticipate in organizing networking events, guest speaker events, and other events as neededProvide reception coverage as needed (lunch breaks, sick leave, vacation leave, etc.)Work as part of SfC team to ensure smooth delivery and coordination of services to clientsEvaluate the effectiveness of service delivery and present solutions to enhance services on an ongoing basisOther duties as assigned by ManagementParticipate in all meetings as requireSKILLS, EDUCATION &
ATTRIBUTES:
Post-Secondary degree in social work and/or credentials as a Social Worker, Community (Support) Worker, Career Counsellor, or other related fields required.Minimum 2 years work experience working with the newcomer community in the settlement and/or community work sectors is mandatoryStrong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skillsSensitivity to, and understanding of, issues and barriers affecting immigrant and refugee communities including women, newcomers, immigrants, youth, and other disadvantaged groupsThorough knowledge of all facets of job search, career development, including an understanding of labour market trends/challenges and community resourcesFluency in a second language is considered an assetExcellent teamwork and positive attitude toward changeStrong problem-solving skills and organizational skillsProficiency in Windows, MS Office, internet use, and ability to deliver PowerPoint presentationsKnowledge of Salesforce is an assetA clear, mandatory vulnerable sector check is requiredPosition requires travel in GTAPLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO:
[email protected] part of our commitment to diversity &
inclusion, racial justice, and reconciliation, Skills for Change encourages applications from those who identify as Black, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, Racialized, and other under-represented communities. Skills for Change offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in each stage of the hiring process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. This document is available in an alternate format on request. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.