Community Connections

2 weeks ago

London, Canada South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre Full time

**Report to**:
The Yazidi Family Facilitator will be an employee of the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre (SLNRC). Day-to-day supervision/consultation will be provided by the Program Operation Manager in the form of formal supervision meetings as well as informal support as requested by the worker.

**Commitment**:
This is a full time position for (37.5 hrs/week) that will include working evenings & weekends

**Wage**: $27.11/ hour

**Responsibilities**
- With guidance from the Program Operation Manager, develop programs for the high needs group
- Attract participants for the Program by implementing an effective program promotion
- Develop an outreach strategy/training & support system that will engage local established members of the community
- Use a community development approach, consult with staff at SLNRC and partners.
- Address factors that impact newcomer participation such time, venue etc.
- Provide opportunities for high needs refugee families and their children to be engaged to become productive members in their community
- Provide intake, assessment of client needs and development of both short and long term counselling and orientation services to IRCC eligible refugees
- In conjunction with the Settlement Counsellors, Community Connection Workers, SWIS, and other settlement staff support newcomer families and their children
- Provide and facilitate information sessions for newcomer families in areas pertinent to settlement issues such as financial literacy, rights and responsibilities etc.
- Involve stakeholders and other service agencies in solution focused counselling
- Provide follow-up with clients
- Accept other duties as assigned by the Program Operation Manager

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum one (1) year experience in providing settlement counselling
- Thorough knowledge of settlement issues facing refugees and new immigrants
- Demonstrate experience organizing and facilitating groups is essential
- Able to communicate in Kurmanji or Sorani Kurdish dialects is considered an asset
- Experience in conducting various methods of outreach
- Good written and oral communication skills in English is required
- Ability to work with a diverse population
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Highly motivated and a self
- starter
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Responsible, trustworthy, approachable and friendly
- Organized and comfortable with promotion and report writing
- Knowledge and experience in using Windows, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Enters statistical information in a data system using an IRCC approved tracking system, known as (iCARE) and (OCMS)
- Ensure appropriate and confidential handling of client information
- Must have a valid driving license
- Wears a name badge.
- Provide a current Police Check
- Attends staff meetings and training opportunities
- Operate in accordance with policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols of the SLNRC
- Participate as a member of SLNRC team by furthering collective team goals.
- Involve resourceful individuals from different community services in these programs
- **“We work together to “empower and enrich the neighbourhood in an inclusive environment.”**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.11 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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