SETTLEMENT WORKER IN SCHOOLS (SWIS); INFORMATIONS SERVICES ADVISOR (ISA)
SETTLEMENT WORKER IN SCHOOLS (SWIS)
Employer Name: Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre Inc.
Posted Date: 28-May-2020
Location: SWIFT CURRENT
# of Positions:1
Employment Terms: Full Time
Education: University Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 1-2 Years
Apply By: 04-Jun-2020
How to Apply?: Please email your resume and cover letter to nwc@newcomerwelcomecentre.com, no later than Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at 5:00pm. Only those applicants selected will be contacted for interview.
Employer Name: Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre Inc.
Employer Address:
237 CENTRAL AVE N, SWIFT CURRENT,SK
CANADA
S9H 0L3
Contact Name: Icasiana de Gala
Contact Phone: 306-778-6252
Contact Fax: 306-7786226
Contact Email: icasiana@newcomerwelcomecentre.com
Employer Website: www.newcomerwelcomecentre.com
Description
Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) Program assists newcomer students and their families adjust to the new school environment and the community. The SWIS worker will be under the direct supervision of the Executive Director and will be responsible for the following:
1.Establish and maintain contact with the newcomer families in order to determine their needs and issues, including conducting needs assessment and referrals;
2.Connect families to resources and services in the schools and the community;
3.Facilitate access to resources and services where there are language and cultural barriers;
4.Promote cultural sensitivity links between school staff and newcomer families.
5.Advocate for clients in order to ensure that proper services are delivered;
6.Plan and deliver after school programs, activities and leadership camps for clients;
7.Reporting and grant proposal writing;
8. Able to work from home when the need arises.
9. Other related tasks.
Travel within the southwest region is required for this position, applicant must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle. Experience working in a multicultural setting and/or knowledge of another language is an asset.
Skills And Abilities
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Cultural Awareness Training
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Research techniques
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Settlement services for new immigrants
Specific Skills
- Implement life skills workshops
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Resolve conflict situations
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
Ability to Supervise
- Working groups
- Committees
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Families
- Children
- Culturally diverse groups
INFORMATION SERVICES ADVISOR (ISA)
Employer Name: Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre Inc.
Posted Date: 28-May-2020
Location: SWIFT CURRENT
# of Positions:1
Employment Terms: Full Time
Education: University Certificate
Experience: 1-2 Years
Apply By: 04-Jun-2020
How to Apply?: Please email your resume and cover letter to nwc@newcomerwelcomecentre.com, no later than Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at 5:00pm. Only those applicants selected will be contacted for interview.
Employer Name: Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre Inc.
Employer Address:
237 CENTRAL AVE N, SWIFT CURRENT,SK
CANADA
S9H 0L3
Contact Name: Icasiana de Gala
Contact Phone: 306-778-6252
Contact Fax: 306-7786226
Contact Email: icasiana@newcomerwelcomecentre.com
Employer Website: www.newcomerwelcomecentre.com
Description
The Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre is a regional non-profit organization that assists in the settlement and retention of newcomers to Southwest Saskatchewan. The Information Services Advisor is an office position and will maintain the hours of the Centre and be the first point of contact when entering the Centre. The successful applicant is expected to start by June 20, 2020. The continuation of the position is dependent on availability of funding. Duties and responsibilities include:
1.Maintaining flexible hours of Newcomer Welcome Centre operations
2.Answering general questions from newcomers, employers & the public
3.Directing & assisting newcomers in locating & accessing relevant information (online &/or printed information materials & resources)
4.Assisting newcomers to access relevant programs & services, including making referrals & booking appointments with external agencies
5.Communicating emerging issues/trends/needs to Manager/Coordinator
6.Managing & booking appointments with the other programs
7.Keeping an activity log including: numbers of newcomers, type & frequency of inquiries, availability & access to services & programs, referrals & bookings, use of Centres facilities & other information as needed
8.Ensuring relevant knowledge & familiarity with local, regional, government &/or community programs & services
9. Assist with Fundraising Efforts for NWC operations
10. Responsible for documenting client contact & for developing monthly reports on activities and services
11. Ability to work from home when necessary.
12. Other tasks that maybe assigned.
Experience in working in settlement services and fluency in an additional language will be considered an asset.
Educational Requirements:
Minimum two years post secondary education in a related field or a relevant combination of academics and experience
Skills And Abilities
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Additional Skills
- Maintain inventory and budgetary controls
Specific Skills
- Establish work priorities
- Ensure procedures are followed
- Ensure deadlines are met
- Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets and parking
- Carry out administrative activities of establishment
- Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
- Prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
- Review, evaluate and implement new administrative procedures
- Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
Work Setting
- Not-for-profit organization
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic scheduler
- Presentation software
- Mac OS
- General office equipment
- Internet browser
- Electronic mail