Settlement Worker

JOB POSTING

Settlement Worker - Ukrainian speaking

(Full-time Contract until March 31, 2025)

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or status.

We are searching for a full-time Settlement Worker to provide a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or immigration status.

If you want to your skills, experience, and talents to an organization that is making a difference in the lives of newcomers then this is the opportunity for you!

Why join us?

We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun!

What do we offer?

We offer competitive compensation, paid sick time, learning and development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and a great workplace culture.

What you will be doing:

• Provide settlement counselling services, including assessment, information and orientation at CCS offices and other community partner locations.
• Use initial assessment of newcomers 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
• 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

What are we looking for?

• Social Service Work diploma or Social Work degree from recognized institution or equivalent training in community work sectors
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in the settlement and/or community work sectors.
• Ability to engage clients via online communication tools such as Zoom, Teams, and Google classroom, WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram etc.
• Knowledge of community resources and services in the Toronto Region
• Experience with the development of materials targeting diverse groups and in multiple formats (e.g. Canva, flyers, brochures, etc).
• Familiarity with delivering services virtually including training in a web-based environment
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting immigrant and refugee communities.
• Excellent ability to work productively in an MS Office environment.
• Excellent oral and written fluency in English and Ukrainian is required
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekend

Location: Scarborough, ON

Compensation: $29.09 to $32.37 based on experience

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and occasional overtime as required

How to apply: Please refer to the CCS job portal on https://ccs.sutihr.com/jobs requisition code T481.

Application Deadline: July 8, 2024

CCS is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities to consider working with and for CCS.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact hr@ccscan.ca for assistance.

We strongly encourage all those who are interested to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement!