Settlement Worker - Toronto, Canada - West Neighbourhood House

West Neighbourhood House

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

**Settlement Worker, Mobile Settlement Services in Shelters Program
West Neighbourhood House, formerly St. Christopher House, is a multi-service, neighbourhood-based
agency that has served the diverse communities of downtown west Toronto since 1912. The central purpose
of West Neighbourhood House is to enable less-advantaged individuals, families and groups in the
community to gain greater control over their lives and community.

The Settlement Worker, Mobile Settlement Services in Shelters Program, provides information and referral
access to Settlement Services for homeless/under-housed immigrants and conventional refugees as well as
newcomer women who are displaced due to violence, human trafficking and/or sponsorship breakdowns,
mental health and addiction issues in a range of shelters and drop-ins in order to access a range of
settlement related services. These services include LINC programs, employment supports as well as other
services that will help develop achievable settlement plans. The Settlement Worker focuses on reducing the
barriers to legal, health, social assistance, and employment.

People of Colour, persons with disabilities, women and persons of all sexual orientations and

gender identities/expressions. Applicants with lived experience as a participant of West

Neighbourhood House programs, or related programming from similar organizations, are

also strongly encouraged to apply.

West Neighbourhood House will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment &

selection process to applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process,

please indicate the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information

received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Responsibilities:

Identify and reach out to homeless and under-housed immigrants and refugees, including reviewing,
developing, and implementing outreach strategies

Provide information, orientation, needs and asset assessments, referrals, and oneonone supports

to clients regarding settlement services, legal services, interpretation supports, shelter navigation,
housing, financial supports, health, and employment

Resolve issues or crises as they arise
Provide settlement related group workshops
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with staff in partner agencies, i.e., shelters,

homeless drop-ins, and other service providers to facilitate improved access to services for clients

Provide case _management and _coordination services to clients, often in collaboration with partner

agencies, to ensure holistic and effective settlement plans are in place

Represent the project at community meetings and networks, as appropriate
Maintain current knowledge of referral agencies and services
Accurately track and compile various statistics and records specifically _AlayaCare client data system _

- and in the iCARE portal of IRCC - _
Ensure client eligibility as per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements.

interviewed will be contacted.

A United Way Member Agency _

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Participate as team member of the Immigration and Refugee Services Program and assist with

program planning initiatives as well as provide other related assistance as required

Prepare written assessments and gather valuable client data, often in conjunction with other

professionals

Participate as a member of the House, including inHouse committees, initiatives and activities as

required; developing cross-program initiatives; providing other related functions as required.

**Qualifications:
- **Bachelor's degree in social work or in a relevant field

2 year experience in serving marginalized communities specifically immigrants and refugees and

homeless/under-housed people

Strong knowledge of settlement processes, the settlement sector, and of community resources and

services

Strong ability to provide information, referrals and supports
Ability to outreach to homeless and underhoused newcomers in wide range of settings including

shelters and drop-ins

Knowledge of government, community, and professional resources and support available for

immigrants and refugees

Ability to plan and implement program activities, prepare promotional materials and advocate on

behalf of clients

Understanding of life skills coaching, crisis intervention and group facilitation
Knowledge of and experience working within an antioppression framework
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent teamwork and collaborative skills
Ability to use database, spreadsheet and word processing software in a Windows environment and

knowledge of the iCARE Reporting System an asset
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Oral and written fluency in English as well as a second language is required -
Ability to work a flexible schedule

Status:
Permanent Full Time (CUPE Local 3393 Bargaining Unit Position)***
Start Date:As soon as possible***
Hours