Settlement Worker

Job Details

Company Name:
Catholic Crosscultural Services

Job Title:
Settlement Worker

Job Location:
PEEL

Employment Type:
N/A

Open Positions:
1

Experience in Years and Months:
N/A

Pay Type:
N/A

Pay Scale:
Not Disclosed

Final Filing Date:
Not Mentioned

**Job Description**:
**Job Posting**

**Financial Literacy**

**(FT contract until March 2024, with a possibility of extension)**

CCS is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or status.

We are** **searching for a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team in the role of a Financial Literacy person primarily at our new Settlement & Engagement Place, if needed to other locations in Peel. It will provide a place for newcomers to meet, connect and build skills by combining a self-directed service approach with individual case-based settlement services.

**Why join us?**

We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun

**What do we offer?**

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive dental and health packages, paid sick time, learning and development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and a great workplace culture.

**What you will be doing**:

- Provide both group and individual supports to immigrants to improve their knowledge of, and ability to navigate, Canada’s financial systems
- Conduct individual client assessments and assist clients to develop a personal financial action plan with options identified to assist them to achieve their goals
- Monitor client progress and follow-up as necessary
- Facilitate appropriate referrals for client access to other supports and services in the community
- Plan, deliver and evaluate group sessions on a variety of financial literacy topics relevant to immigrants
- Conduct community outreach to promote the Financial Literacy Program to immigrant communities
- Support other program staff to incorporate the financial literacy resources into their program activities.
- Develop, document and report on clients’ outcomes.
- Prepare and submit monthly statistical reports, progress reports, program results and evaluations as required.
- Propose suggestions to improve the program delivery
- Participate in team meetings, as well as other internal and external committees as required.

**What are we looking for?**
- Community college diploma in finance, accounting or business administration or the equivalent in training and experience
- Minimum one year experience delivering financial literacy services in the community
- In depth understanding of Canadian financial systems and financial literacy principles
- Experience in providing both individual services and group adult education activities
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholder
- Demonstrated commitment to high standards of culturally responsive service delivery within an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework.
- Knowledge of community resources and services relating to Financial Literacy.

**We strongly encourage all those who are interested to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement**

**Salary**:$28.65 - $30.23 hourly (based on experience)

**Location**: in person, Brampton (if needed to other locations in Peel)

**Work Hours**: 35 hours/week. Must be available to work evening and weekend shifts.

**Application Deadline**:March 24, 2023

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“Vaccination remains the most effective tool to reduce the risk of COVID 19. CCS is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees in the workplace, and therefore CCS requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination OR to submit to regular, frequent antigen testing at the expense of the employee.’’_**

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