Language Assessor

**LANGUAGE ASSESSOR**

**LOCATION**: YMCA of Three Rivers, Immigrant Services, 800 King St. Kitchener

**START DATE**: April 2023

**HOURS**: Part-time contract position

**LANGUAGE**: English, second language would be an asset

Are you a talented professional looking for a new opportunity? Do you have a passion for working in a multicultural environment supporting newcomers as they navigate their settlement, language learning and employment journeys in Canada? Do you enjoy working with diverse clients and staff? Are you passionate about giving back to community, motivated by work that is truly meaningful and contributes to building a strong, vibrant, healthy and inclusive community in the Region of Waterloo? Are you unafraid to roll up your sleeves and do the work that needs to be done?

YMCA of Three Rivers is one of the community’s largest non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to the enrichment of our communities through the development of people and families. Through our work, we foster belonging and wellbeing, and dedicate ourselves to building a healthy and vibrant community every day.

**What you will do**

As a language assessor you will provide (in person and/or remote) services to newcomer clients including completing intake and assessment of language and/or pre-employment support needs. You will provide referrals to LINC and ESL programs as well as maintain client files and referral records. You will perform follow up correspondence with community agencies and partners on behalf of the clients. You will also provide administrative support as needed and attend workshops /trainings /conferences/ staff meetings as required. As a language assessor you will also be inputting client information into databases and preparing narrative and statistical reports. As always, there might be other duties.

**What you will bring**

Ideally, you will bring a completed post-secondary diploma in the field, ESL certification, administrative and office management skills, Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment Tools Knowledge (CLBA, CLB, CLBPT). You will have excellent computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, Outlook, comfortable user of databases) as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. You will work directly with confidential client information, so previous experience working with confidential data and client information is strongly preferred. We also require acceptable police check for the vulnerable sector.

**What you will gain**

You will join a dynamic team and an organization that has massive impact across our community. You will be joining a local organization, but you will also be part of a global movement. Your work will have impact and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you. You will also be eligible for a free YMCA gym membership, training and development opportunities, employee referral bonus and the employee assistance program.