Settlement Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada IMMIGRANT WOMEN SERVICES OTTAWA Full time

**Position Summary**

In consultation with the Manager of Settlement and Integration Services, organize and deliver settlement services to immigrant and newcomer women.

**Main Responsibilities**
- Assess clients’ needs and prepare action plans to address these needs.
- Assist clients in finding the programs and services they need such as housing, legal help, financial assistance, health care, childcare, transportation, etc.
- Provide help to clients with immigration and citizenship issues.
- Refer clients to internal and external education and training programs.
- Advocate for clients and facilitate access to services.
- Facilitate workshops on newcomer orientation and resettlement issues.
- Organize and facilitate information sessions and other activities for newcomer women.
- Participate in external activities such as workshops and training sessions to enhance professional development.
- Collaborate with the LASI network, ethnic organizations, and local social service agencies.
- Prepare progress reports as required.
- Maintain up-to-date client information/files.
- Assist in the evaluation of the program.
- Attend staff meetings and external meetings as required.
- Participate in the decision-making processes of the organization by attending board and/or committee meetings when requested to do so, and/or provide input to program and/or policy documents.
- Contribute to the overall functioning of the agency and perform other duties as may be assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in social science or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of one-year experience working with newcomers.
- Ability to work with newcomers and diverse communities and understand the challenges faced by immigrant and racialized women.
- Comprehensive knowledge of community resources and an understanding of legal and welfare issues.
- Excellent group facilitation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (spoken and written), and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in English is required, additional languages will be an asset.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Must possess a valid Police Record Check for Vulnerable Sector.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

**Salary**: $24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K2P 2H4

Application deadline: 2023-05-29

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