Community Connections Worker

3 weeks ago

Ajax, Canada Community Development Council Durham Full time

**Job title**: Community Connections Worker

**Department**: Settlement Services

**Reports to**: Manager, Settlement Services

**Hours of work**: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m

**Job purpose**

Works at the Community Connections program funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada; facilitates the settlement process, adaptation and integration of newcomers. Manages all CC activities, provides ideas for new activities, does outreach and promotion of program.

**Company Overview**

**Duties and responsibilities**
- Manages and conducts established activities and develops and provides ideas for new ones
- Assesses needs, interests, geographic proximity, etc. of newcomers and volunteers
- Meets target numbers as stipulated in Citizenship & Immigration contract
- Provides information and orientation session for volunteers
- Provides ongoing support, encouragement and training to ensure activities are successful
- Conducts minimum number of Canada Connects, Newcomer Kitchen, and 1 ECC session as stipulated in the IRCC contract
- Maintains accurate client/volunteer records. Works on program database and iCARE (IRCC database)
- Prepares narrative & statistical reports on a monthly basis and as required.
- Works in a team approach with other CDCD programs to provide 1 Community Picnic/1 Field Trip/4 recreational programs
- Supports and assists other members of the CC team in a friendly atmosphere
- Manages program within the CC budget as stipulated in contract
- Ensures that workplace conduct and activities are in accord with the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in Social Services or related area of study
- Proven settlement experience working with newcomers, professionals, victims of trauma/torture, war, and refugees
- Demonstrated ability to advocate, liaises, mediate
- Knowledge of international issues that impact refugees/immigrants
- Thorough knowledge of Durham Region and services available in the area
- Ability to make presentations, conduct workshops and make cold calls to potential clients
- Ability to speak and write in additional languages an asset but not a requirement
- Proficient in the use of computer programs for: Word Processing; Databases; Spread sheets; E-mail; Internet; Power Point

**Special Conditions**

The Community Connections Worker will need to be flexible in working evening shifts and/or weekends and attending meetings and events as required.

Class “G” Driver’s license and a reliable vehicle to use on CDCD business

**APPLICATION PROCESS**: Applicants are requested to submit their resume and a cover letter stating salary expectation, while outlining their strengths, experience and aptitude to fulfill the position requirements.

CDCD thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those asked for additional information and/or selected for an interview will be contacted.

CDCD is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents the cultural mosaic of the Durham Region and the communities we serve. We recognize the value that comes from the different viewpoints, unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh, new ideas to our business. Diversity plays a key role in our ability to deliver our mission.

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