12699 - Program Officer - Surrey, Canada - S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

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

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

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.

Division:
Settlement & Family Services

Program:

BCSIS

Employment Type:
Permanent Full-Time

Number of Positions: 1

Reports to:
Program Coordinator

About the Position:

The Program officer (PO) supports the settlement and integration of newcomers who are temporary foreign workers, international students, refugee claimants, provincial nominees, as well as naturalized citizens.

This PO assists clients with their immigration and settlement needs, accessing labour markets, connecting to local community and upgrading English language proficiency.

The PO is also responsible for providing information orientation, referrals, facilitating workshops, and supporting events and community connections activities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Promotion and Clients Recruitment

Participates in community events and internal and external meetings approved by Program Coordinator
Performs program promotion and marketing activities
Keeps the program's activities in the Agency's website uptodate
Meets the annual target number of eligible clients
Outreaches to local communities organizations (e.g. public libraries, community recreation and seniors centres, government institution, schools, food banks, cultural and faithbased institutions, and other local community and social networks) to conduct program promotion and recruit new clients

Direct Client Service Delivery

Performs client intake and assesses clients' needs
Provides information and orientation services at multiple service delivery sites
Stays uptodate on clients' emerging needs and trends
Delivers inperson and online services and workshops, such as oneonone information and orientation and group facilitation that support the settlement, immigration, employment and integration needs of the eligible clients
Assists clients navigate the appropriate immigration pathways to permanent residence
Supports clients' access to government, community and employment networks, services and programs
Updates Program Coordinator regarding changes to community and government services and procedures
Maintains accurate service records and compiles monthly statistics
Participates in staff meetings and trainings
Assists and participates in Agency events
Perform other related tasks as assigned by Program Coordinator

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Social or Human Sciences
Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) certification an asset
Experience in working with temporary foreign workers, naturalized citizens and international students with work permits
Experience in facilitating inperson and online workshop presentations and special events
Knowledge of BC settlement, immigration information and local resources
Knowledge of local labour market information

Job Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent group facilitation skills
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
Able to work independently and as a team
Excellent time and resource management skills
Excellent computer skills (including internet proficiency)
Ability to work with individuals facing cultural adjustment challenges
Ability to create and maintain client records and reports
Able to design, promote, deliver and facilitate orientation and education workshops
Second Language: Second language in Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Arabic, or Korean is considered an asset

Other Requirements:

Criminal Record Check
Frequent travel within service regions for program delivery (Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Richmond, Surrey)
Occasional evening and weekend duties

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 comprehen