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Refugee Pre-arrival Settlement Counsellor

3 months ago

Halifax, Canada ISANS Full time

**Refugee Pre-Arrival Settlement Counsellor**

**Short-term contract to end March 2026**

ISANS is seeking a part-time **Refugee Pre-arrival Settlement Counsellor** to provide settlement and pre-employment courses and services to assist pre-arrival refugees enhance their ability to integrate into the Nova Scotian society and labour market. Responsible for providing settlement services using client centered and trauma informed approach. This position will also deliver employment-related information when needed. Reporting to the Supervisor & Manager, Innivation & Strategic Partnerships, this position will be responsible for:
**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Conduct individual settlement sessions through different platforms with pre-arrival clients
- Develop a collaborative action plan for each client based on identified needs and supports required
- Support in navigating the system and providing referrals to appropriate internal or external resources.
- Facilitate and coordinating workshops and information group sessions on pertinent settlement issues.
- Provide preliminary employment-related pre-arrival services as needed
- Follow up with clients as required, making sure the transition from pre to post landing services are completed and on time
- Refer clients to other pre-arrival programs and services based on their needs
- Organize and facilitate pre-arrival networking events for refugees
- Maintain accurate records and reports to ensure program accountability
- Play an active role in the program evaluation process
- Collaborate across teams within ISANS to offer wraparound supports to clients
- Additional job-related duties as required

**General responsibilities**:

- Providing information as required for internal/external reports and proposals.
- Reviewing and adhering to ISANS workplace policies and procedures.
- Recording all relevant client information on databases in a consistent and timely manner as appropriate to the position.
- Participating fully in regular staff meetings, team meetings, training and development and ISANS events.
- Performing other duties as required.

**Education**
- Bachelor’s Degree or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
- Adult Education /training certificate an asset
- Counselling Certificate an asset

**Experience**
- 2 years’ experience in a similar position providing settlement and employment counselling, knowledge of immigration and settlement services and programs is considered an asset
- Experience with online and distance learning utilizing online platforms
- Experience working in a cross-cultural environment; experience delivering direct service to immigrants preferred.
- Experience in group facilitation and presentations
- Experience with networking and outreach, building partnerships with community organization or service providers.

**Knowledge**
- Understanding and knowledge of adult education principles
- Knowledge of local activities, programs and community organizations that serve the immigrant population.

**Skills**
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Additional languages an asset

**ISANS Core Competencies**

**Cultural Competency; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion**
- Embracing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

**Collaboration**
- Working collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives

**Continuous Learning**
- Continually seeking new knowledge and skills, as well as developing existing capabilities

**Innovative Thinking**
- Introducing new ways of looking at problems and developing useful ideas that are new, better, or unique

**Accountability**
- Holding self and others responsible and accountable to being transparent and principled in our approach and to meeting commitments

**Respect**
- Actively encouraging an environment of fairness, honesty and integrity for all

**Terms of Employment**
- Short-term contract to March 31, 2026
- Part-time, 28 hours per week
- Hybrid work environment: work location will be determined by operational requirements, prioritizing ISANS mission and clients to determine the right balance.

**Commencement Date**:ASAP

**Closing Date**:Wednesday May 1 ,2024- 4.00pm

Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 22 months

Pay: $35,628.37-$39,144.88 per year

Expected hours: 28 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS B3L 4P1

Application deadline: 2024-05-01