Youth Settlement Worker

**Youth Settlement Worker (Summerside Office)**

Full-Time Term Position through March 31, 2025*

**Salary**: $23.14 per hour to start, 37.5 hours per week

Summerside, PE
- Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA) acknowledges that Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. The Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years. We honour the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which recognized Mi’kmaq rights and established an ongoing relationship between nations. We are all Treaty People._
- **Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA),**_ a not-for-profit organization originally founded in 1993, is seeking a **Youth Settlement Worker (Summerside Office)**to join us on our mission of building a welcoming and inclusive environment through bringing diverse communities together and empowering newcomers to build a future in PEI.

We help all newly landed immigrants and newcomers to Canada through providing vital support in the areas of short-term settlement services, long-term inclusion and community integration programs in the province of Prince Edward Island.

At IRSA, as an organization and as a team, we are guided by our core values of respect, empathy, diversity, integrity, accountability, innovation and team work in all that we do.

**Why Join IRSA?**

You’ll have an impact, making a difference in the lives and livelihoods of newcomers to Prince Edward Island, enriching our local communities through diverse, inclusive and welcoming programming, while having fun and lead a team of like-minded individuals in the process
- Market Competitive Wages
- Matching Group RRSP program up to 5%
- Group Health Benefits
- Generous Time-Off programs for work-life balance

**How You’ll Spend Your Time**

As a **Youth Settlement Worker (Summerside office)**with our Youth Settlement Services team, your primary area of focus will be to provide information and guidance to newcomer immigrant students (Kindergarten to Grade 12) arriving in Canada. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to provide support and information for client’s and their family groups, in relation to all aspects of their enrollment and education needs.

Your secondary area of focus will be providing support and assistance to newcomer immigrant students (Grade 9 - Grade 12) across PEI, on all aspects related to job search, career planning and overall future readiness, with the goal of their successful integration into the local community & school system.

This role collaborates across departments to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote IRSA’s vision, mission and core values.

**Responsibilities**:

- Administers needs assessments for individual clients to assist in identifying ideal education goals and helps identify and navigate potential barriers.
- Conducts school outreach and collaboration across the Province, for updated information and potential needs assessments.
- Communicates with schools and families on matters related to the wellbeing and ongoing success of the students.
- Assists the YSS team in the delivery, development and preparation of youth programs - including field trips, camps, overnight trips, & youth groups, etc.
- Supervises groups of students and youths during activities, promoting a safe and caring environment in line with IRSA’s vision, mission and goals.
- Provides access to interpretation and document translation resources, as required by client needs & service scope.
- Promotes the Future Readiness (FR) program amongst clients Grades 9 to 12, to support them in acquiring employment that meets their needs, via mentorship and advocacy, providing professional development with employment related skills and aids in the delivery of information sessions to help support the same.
- Researches and develops education information and materials for presentations to schools, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with businesses and community organizations, as well as seeking valuable networking opportunities with potential service partners.
- Ensures up to date case notes are completed on client files in a timely manner within IRSA’s client management system (CMS)
- Evaluates service program delivery and provides regular reporting for funding partners as directed
- Monitors the ongoing education/employment/recreation plans to ensure clients are on target, and adjusts plans, if necessary, to meet client needs as they arise.
- Acts as strong client advocate, refers clients/volunteers to internal and external support programs and services, including navigation of government systems, and community resources, as determined through needs assessments.
- Provides support, referrals and information to empower clients to solve and cope with challenges arising from education/employment/recreational ne