Volunteer Case Worker - Regina, Canada - Regina Open Door Society

Regina Open Door Society

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Regina, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Volunteer Case Worker Closing date:

August 28,2023**:

The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina.

RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services that enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the broader community.

The Regina Open Door Society Inc. is seeking a qualified individual to staff the full-time position of Volunteer Support Case Worker. The start date for this position September 1, 2023.

Position Summary**:

This position reports to the Manager of Settlement and Family Services and the Welcoming Community for Newcomers Team Leader.

The primary mandate of this position is to work in close collaboration with WCN Team Leader to promote volunteering opportunities within the community.

Volunteers are needed to facilitate group activities such as social and cultural programs, networking for professionals, and conversation circles, as well as individual mentoring and support.

Other responsibilities include recruiting, training, matching and supporting volunteers to enable them to assist newcomers to participate in the community.

This position will also work with the WCN Team Leader to deliver leadership training for newcomers and connecting newcomers with organizations for volunteering opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities**:

Work in close collaboration with WCN Team Leader to recruit volunteers for various opportunities such as mentors, tutors, event helpers and group activities facilitators
Conduct intake with newcomer clients
Promote volunteering opportunities within settlement program
Recruit and support Volunteers in various opportunities and activities (as Mentors, Literacy Tutors, Event Helpers, Group activities etc.)
Deliver training and orientation workshops for all incoming volunteers
Deliver Leadership training for newcomers (i.e. Toastmasters, Writing Workshops etc.)
Match newcomers with Community organizations for volunteering opportunities
Prepare reports (i.e., volunteers and community connection activities, monthly, annual, financial, meeting minutes).
Work with other staff and community agencies to organize events (i.e. Volunteer Appreciation Event).
Working with clients and volunteers to overcome intercultural communications difficulties
Promote and Deliver Orientation Sessions, Conversation Circles and Leadership Programs on Volunteerism (i.e., INVOLVE, Wednesday Conversation Circles, etc.).
Work with Writers Guild to facilitate creative writing workshops
Utilize marketing resources to promote activities and disseminate information that is consistent to RODS marketing and Communications Plan.
Develop programrelevant resource materials as needed.
Compile and maintain the volunteer database to generate reports, statistics and analysis on the agency's utilization of and impact of volunteers on the Community Connections program
Attend conferences and workshops that promote volunteering and volunteer management profession, as required.
Other duties assigned.

Desired qualifications/Education**:

Volunteer certification/diploma or an equivalent combination of related training and a minimum of 2 years' experience in the Volunteer support position. A relevant undergraduate degree is preferred.
Proficient verbal and written knowledge of English
Additional language skills relevant to populations served is an asset
Demonstrated ability to promote volunteerism
Ability to identify volunteer strengths/needs concerning volunteer opportunities
Understanding of social service programming and resources, multiculturalism and immigrant/refugee issues
Ability to organize and facilitate group activities
Ability to maintain and keep accurate and uptodate client records
Excellent communication, interpersonal/relationshipbuilding intercultural competency, as well as crisis intervention, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and problemsolving skills/techniques
Ability to work in a fastpaced, multicultural and diverse environment
Ability to work independently, set priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Flexibility and willingness to work outside of regular work hours
Excellent teamwork and strong work ethics

Other Requirements**:

Criminal Record Check
Valid Class 5 Drivers License
Access to a reliable vehicle
Clean driver's abstract
Work in person and remotely

Regular work hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM. This position will be required to work after hours (evenings and weekends). All positions at RODS require a clean criminal record/child abuse registry check.

There is a cost-shared benefits package and a 3% employer contribution to the Saskatchewan Pension Plan available to the employee with the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

The annual salary for this position is $