12678 - Migrant Worker Education Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., you will be able to grow and develop alongside a diverse team of professionals and enjoy great benefits and perks.

Experience what it is like to join a purpose-driven organization and make meaningful contributions to our community. Explore our amazing new opportunities.

Employment Type:
Permanent Full-Time

Reports To:
Program Manager

Job Summary:

The Migrant Worker Education Specialist is responsible for developing and facilitating educational, English-learning workshops specifically emphasizing labour worker rights and responsibilities under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program.

The specialist is expected to collaborate with other BCSIS staff to provide further hands-on support in connecting clients with information and resources

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops the curriculum and facilitates the delivery of the Migrant Worker English Education workshop series targeting TFWs with an emphasis on labour worker rights and responsibilities
Designs and facilitates related programming as part of the workshop series that incorporates networking and social/recreational activities
Collaborates with BCSIS team members to deliver additional handson support services to eligible TFW clients to enable access to services and resources, including the Migrant Worker Emergency Support Fund
Performs related promotional and marketing activities as assigned by Program Manager
Maintains and submits accurate service records and statistics necessary to comply with funder requirements
Attends staff training and meetings
Assists, participates, and networks in Agency community events, providing physical and administrative support
Performs other related duties as assigned by Program Manager

Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or Education
TESL Canada and/or TESOL certificate or equivalent is considered an asset
At least 1 year of adult teaching experience
Experience in the design of adult English language curriculum and learning outcomes
Experience with either online curriculums or course design and implementation
Experience with multicultural clientele and immigrant related services
Experience in the social and/or labour market services sector an asset
Knowledge of intercultural and social issues
Knowledge of basic principles of classroom crisis management

Job Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional languages such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Farsi, Spanish, Tagalog are considered an asset
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong class delivery and facilitation skills
Strong technical skills in physical and virtual classroom equipment such as smartboard and document camera technology
Strong course planning, time management and organizational skills
Results oriented with ability to take initiative in developing new resources
Ability to work in a fastpaced work environment

Additional information:

Criminal record check required
Ability to work evening and weekend as required
Ability to travel within service regions for program delivery required

About S

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S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad.

We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors care.

At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people

Our staff is the source of our success and we make it a priority to ensure work-life balance for our staff.

We offer a range competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to ensure the well-being our staff.

Subject to the type of employment, benefit packages may include:

- paid time off 'monthly wellness days' (up to 12 days per year)
- additional agency holidays (3 additional statutory holidays)

2 weeks annual vacation (starting) and up to 5 weeks (maximum)

- company-funded pension (GRRSP)
- extended health & dental plan
- employee & family assistance programs
- access to wellness programs (such as subscription to Headspace),
and more
S.U.C.C.ES.S. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that embraces diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals and will continue to embed diversity and inclusion principles within our polici