Job Description

Settlement Worker – Family Settlement

 (Full Time Contract - until March 31, 2023 with possibility of extension)

 

CCS is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or status. To this end, CCS is seeking a full time Settlement Worker to provide settlement information and referral services to newcomer female youth and their families.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide one on one comprehensive Needs and Assets Assessments to newcomer female youth ages 13-18 , and their families, collaboratively support drafting individually tailored integration plan and to join the most suitable group activity.
  • Collaborate with other service streams and programs within CCS to facilitate the delivery of coordinated tailored group activities in a safe and engaging virtual space, with emphasis on building resilience, self-esteem, healthy coping, understanding dynamics of caring for a special needs child in the family, and breaking the stigma, leadership skills and encouraging art self-expression.
  • Provide settlement counselling services, including assessment, information and orientation at CCS offices and other community partner locations.
  • Use initial assessment of newcomer families with female youth, to develop personalized settlement plans.
  • Provide case management and supportive follow-up.
  • Facilitate appropriate internal/external referrals to services required by clients that are not provided by the program.
  • Organize, plan and facilitate group sessions to address diverse clients’ needs.
  • Provide online assessment, information and orientation as a collective family unit.
  • Develop and implement community outreach plans to promote CCS programs and services.
  • Actively participate in regular team and regional meetings.
  • Maintain and update all client information in the OCMS database.
  •  Prepare and submit timely statistical and progress reports as required.
  • Meet all program goals as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Settlement Counselling diploma or equivalent training in the human services field.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in the settlement and/or community work sectors.
  • Interview, assessment, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of youth, community, family resources and refugee support services in the Toronto Region.
  • Experience with development of materials targeting diverse groups and in multiple formats
  • Familiarity with delivering services virtually including training in a web-based environment
  • Working knowledge of website maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting immigrant and refugee communities as well as families with special needs children.
  • Demonstrated crosscultural communication skills with clients, other agencies and the public.
  • Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with community partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team setting, and independently.
  • Excellent ability to work productively in an MS Office environment.
  • Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of accuracy in data entry/ collection and reporting.
  • Excellent oral and written English skills.
  • Must be able to work in flexible hours, including evenings and Saturdays as required.
  • Driver’s license and access to a vehicle is an asset.

 

Location: Toronto

Hours: 35 per week, including evening and weekend hours as required

Compensation:$27.16 - $28.65 (based on experience)

How to apply: Please refer to the CCS job portal on https://ccs.sutihr.com/jobs  requisition code T384 no later than January 6. 2023.

 

“Vaccination remains the most effective tool to reduce the risk of COVID 19. CCS is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees in the workplace, and therefore CCS requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination OR to submit to regular, frequent antigen testing at the expense of the employee.’’

CCS welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

CCS is an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.