Refugee Support Worker (Bathurst & Sheppard) |
Job Order ID: | 7514 |
Employment Type: | Yearly Salary |
Salary: | $48196/Yr |
Web Publication Date: | 3/8/2024 |
Number of Positions: | 1 |
Job Location: | North York |
Brief Description:
Our employer is seeking someone who will be responsible for ensuring refugees have the necessary tools and supports to successfully settle in Canada. |
Job Function:
Working together with their settlement workers, the Refugee Support Worker coordinates a number of activities such as welcoming clients at the airport, arranging transportation, booking appointments, and identifying resources for clients. This position is a full time contract position, offering the flexibility to work both remotely and in person at the their offices.
Responsibilities:
- Develop training materials and provide training sessions to Constituent Groups (CGs), co-sponsors and staff.
- Facilitate connections between CGs, co-sponsors with essential resources and ensure adequate support for refugees.
- Perform regular check-ins with CGs and clients to ensure compliance with the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program.
- Support clients by connecting them to available services and programs.
- Liaise with settlement agencies in other communities to coordinate settlement support.
- Collect required information to ensure compliance with the PSR Program Accountability Framework.
- Research available services for cases with high needs.
- Provide regular reports on families’ settlement progress in compliance with the PSR Program.
- Support other activities, including assisting clients with applications and paperwork, scheduling appointments, and aiding in housing searches.
- Maintain accurate and timely data collection for both internal and external record-keeping in accordance with Agency and professional standards.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures to support and clarify the day-to-day operations of the settlement team.
- Participate in internal and external meetings.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
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Job Requirement:
- Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in social services or a related field.
- Experience working with newcomers or other vulnerable populations.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Package.
- Proficiency in using client record and case management systems (Salesforce).
- Demonstrated ability to establish rapport, credibility and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Must be a team player and able to support multiple CGs and clients simultaneously.
- A detail oriented mindset is a must.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Fluency in languages such as Hebrew, Russian, Arabic, Tigrinya, Farsi, etc.
When sending your resume please add in the same document a cover letter.
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