Settlement Worker in Schools

3 days ago

Vancouver, Canada School District #39 (Vancouver) Full time

Work in BC’s most culturally diverse and urban school district, Vancouver School District No. 39. Set in one of the world’s most livable cities, Vancouver is a community-minded district seeking talented educators, progress leaders, and skilled support staff to enrich the learning experience of Vancouver’s 50,000 students.

Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) with Spanish Fluency

(School and Student Support B)

**Position Type**: Permanent

**Hours**: 7hrs per day, Mon to Fri

**Salary**: $33.26 per hour

(+ extensive benefits & municipal pension)

The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program facilitates the settlement and integration of newly arrived families. Through needs assessments of and systematic outreach to newcomer families, Settlement Workers will provide cross-cultural education, information about schools and schooling, and information about and referrals to community agencies and support programs. Settlement Workers will work with secondary students and families, families of elementary students, and, in some cases, may work directly with elementary students.

**In this role you will**:
Provide systematic settlement needs assessments and action planning for newcomer families

Inform and orient students and families about settlement-related issues and assists clients, to prioritize settlement needs

Provide referrals to various community services/agencies as appropriate and conduct outreach activities

Develop and distribute culturally appropriate information and material

Orient school staff on settlement-related issues

Assist school staff with establishing and maintaining contact with hard to reach families

Organize and/or facilitate settlement-related events and workshops

Encourage parent participation in education

Link newcomer families to resources and services in school and the community, and promote culturally sensitive links between school staff and newcomer families

Enable newcomer families to advocate for the educational needs of their children

Maintain up-to-date files and statistical information and ensure the confidentiality of client information, and submit statistical information as required

Perform other work within the job band as assigned

**Qualifications**:
Completion of grade 12 plus 4 years of post-secondary training and/or a degree in the following areas: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Immigration/Migration studies, Ethnic/Cultural/Indigenous studies, Human Development and Family Studies, Applied Behaviour Science or Education

Minimum of 3 years' related experience, preferably in a community agency environment

Thorough knowledge of immigration and refugee issues, as well as government-related policies and community resources available to new Canadians

Sound knowledge of cultural awareness and integration issues to facilitate cultural bridging to new Canadians

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and cultures, school staff, students, families, and community agencies

Familiarity with the process of family needs assessments

Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team under minimum supervision

Must have a valid B.C. driver’s license, vehicle access, and be willing to travel throughout the district as required

Must be fluent in Spanish

Cover letter

Resume

Contact information for three professional references from direct supervisors

**Itinerant Assignment**:
A School & Student Support worker is hired to work throughout the Vancouver School District and not for a particular school or a restricted set of duties. Although in posted vacancies specific reference may be made to a school and to the duties associated with that assignment, Employee Services may transfer staff within the system in certain circumstances as deemed appropriate.

The District welcomes qualified applicants who value equity and diversity as essential to excellence. The distinct makeup of the VSB community strives to support the inclusion of all voices. You may wish to share some lived experiences that demonstrate your connections to our diverse student community.

**Only applicants fluent in Spanish will be considered for this position**
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