Settlement Worker in the Schools

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.

At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we've championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.

To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current position within our organization.

We are currently looking for Settlement Worker in the Schools to join our team of committed professionals. This Full-Time position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario's Elm location in Sudbury.

Under the leadership of the Program Supervisor, the Settlement Worker in the Schools provides assistance to newcomer students and their families as they integrate into the school system and the community. The Settlement Worker in the Schools will work from a "home base" within the local school boards to deliver settlement support throughout the region and is also responsible for providing referrals and community resources, individual and group information sessions and workshops.

START DATE: January 5th, 2026

LOCATION: Elm Street, Sudbury

RATE OF PAY: $ 49,455.04

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and assist students and their families through solution focused counselling
• Facilitate appropriate referrals to community services and agencies
• Address identified service gaps and focus on the settlement needs of immigrant students and their families within the school system
• Support students and their families in all stages of integrating into the school system and settlement into the community
• Answer general inquiries on the telephone and in person
• Meet with students, their families and school faculty as required
• Research, create, coordinate, and deliver workshops on newcomer related topics
• Facilitate workshops and information sessions on newcomer related topics to school faculty

Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree in Social Services, or related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of settlement experience or two (2) years of experience in personal counselling or community development
• Community development and public speaking skills
• Solid knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Education and the Education Act an asset
• Superior presentation/facilitation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Bilingual - french) / other language communication skills an asset)
• Ability to research and develop workshops and community presentations
• Above average ability to communicate with newcomer youth and their families as well as deal with any issues that they may have
• Advanced computer skills
• Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required

If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume by December 23, 2025 to the attention of the Personnel Committee

Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment. Police records are reviewed on an individual basis, and any offences are considered in relation to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, particularly in working with children and vulnerable populations. A positive record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment.

Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references.

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

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