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Spanish Speaking Settlement Counsellor

3 months ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada WoodGreen Community Services Full time

Employment Type:

  • Contract ending December 31st, 2024, Bargaining Unit

Work Hours:

  • 35 hours/week

Work Setting:

  • Exclusively Onsite

Salary:

  • G7 $29.15
    Application Deadline:
  • February 21st, 2024, by 11:59 pm

Program Overview - Family Settlement, Community Programs
Newcomer Programs & Services has served newcomers and refugees in Toronto for over four decades. Its mandate is to help newcomers and refugees settle, adjust, and integrate into society.

Funded by the three levels of government, WoodGreen Newcomer Programs & Services operates English language training programs, settlement services, employment support programs, mentorship, networking activities, and social and recreational activities.

The Settlement Counsellor is responsible for supporting newcomers and their families in their integration process by providing timely and accurate information and orientation, facilitating attachments to vital key services and resources internally and externally to help newcomers, including refugees, make informed decisions and engage in social, economic, and civic life in Canada.


What You Will Do

  • Oneonone case management support with newcomer individuals and families, guiding them through their settlement process into Canadian society.
  • Engage clients in a holistic intake and assessment process to identify and prioritize settlement needs individually and for the family and develop settlement plans based on identified needs.
  • Following a Newcomer Wellbeing Model (NWB), identify, link, and coordinate collaborative pathways with multiple internal and external resources responsive to client needs and in a culturally sensitive manner.
  • Actively leverage internal programs and services and work with external service providers and government agencies to maximize newcomers' access to resources and enhance capacity for services.
  • Plan, develop, facilitate, and evaluate group programs and activities including online and inperson workshops.
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate an outreach plan that promotes the range of opportunities available to newcomers and their families.
  • Offer a full suite of settlement services at a variety of satellite sites with partnership organizations.
  • Collaborate closely with other WoodGreen teams and other agencies to plan services to meet clients' needs.
  • Maintain accurate, uptodate records, including statistical data, enter data to relevant data management systems and create reports, as requested.
  • Meet the prescribed target for clients and related services.
  • Keep updated on all immigration and government servicesrelated changes to ensure service quality.
  • Actively engage with schools, libraries, community organizations, recreational centres, faith organizations, local employers, health and family centres, local immigrant groups, malls, ethnic media, and websites to maximize newcomers and immigrants' access to resources and to enhance capacity for services.
  • Attend community meetings, activities, and events and actively promote WoodGreen's roster of programs professionally.
  • Ensure the organization's antiracism objectives and community development principles are achieved within the program.
  • Participate in regular oneonone sessions with immediate supervisor.
  • Participate in regular staff, unit, and other online and inperson meetings.
  • Perform other related duties as required from time to time.

What You Bring to the Team

  • Postsecondary education in Social Work, Education, or a social servicerelated discipline. A combination of education and relevant experience would be considered an asset.
  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience working oneonone to provide settlement services to newcomers, including refugees.
  • Fluency in Spanish is a strong asset.

What Will Set You Apart

  • Familiar with the needs and issues of newcomers, immigrants, and refugees.
  • Strong knowledge of resources for all newcomers, including refugees.
  • Experience working with lowincome, multiracial, multilingual immigrant and refugee communities.
  • Welldeveloped interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills; ability to establish rapport and effective communication with clients, staff, volunteers, and agency partners.
  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated experience in case management and supportive counselling.
  • Strong intake and assessment skills; demonstrated information and referral skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work and cooperate in a team and crossteam.
  • Strong organizational/planning skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong technology and documentation skills to inform the program and meet organizational and funder requirements.
  • Be able to exercise sound judgment in varied circumstances, with strong communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and maintain a serviceoriented empathic approach in client service delivery.
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