Newcomer Youth Settlement Outreach Worker - Toronto, Canada - West Neighbourhood House

West Neighbourhood House

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

**Newcomer Youth Settlement Outreach Worker
**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.**Working as a member of a team, the Newcomer Youth Settlement Outreach Worker facilitates cross cultural sharing,

skill acquisition, integration and settlement by working with newcomer youth and a range of volunteers.

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:
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youth, ensuring that participants are eligible for Newcomer Programs (Permanent Residence, Conventional

Refugees, Ministers Permit, GARS)

Maintain and ensure active presence of existing social media channels and support the Newcomer Youth

Programs' posting online group activities and resources for newcomers
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Maintain and expand client base through online and in-person outreach and program promotion with other
organizations, schools, and networks. Also develop and distribute program materials online and in a variety of

in-person settings

Develop promotional materials, growth strategies, original visual content, and content for Newcomer Youth

Program's social media channels

Maintain up to date knowledge of community resources and initiatives, especially related to settlement, drug

prevention/use, housing, social assistance, employment, education, health, and recreation

Participate in the development and distribution of digital program evaluations assessing the needs of newcomer

youth clients

Support the provision of individual supports, group activities and newcomer leadership development as

appropriate at a variety of locations in the community and virtually

Participate in program and activity planning and development of various aspects of program delivery as

appropriate

Develop best practices in the form of a tool kit on digital programming/outreach for newcomer youth
Represent the program and West Neighbourhood House as appropriate with parents, community groups and

networks, local schools, community groups, program partnerships service coordination and community

development initiatives

Report trends and provide accurate reporting to program coordinator and West Neighbourhood House

interviewed will be contacted.

A United Way Member Agency _

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Communicate well and work effectively as a member of the Immigrant and Refugee Services Program,

program coordinator and the larger Family & Newcomer Programs team

Qualifications:
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Post-secondary education preferably in a settlement related field and/or digital marketing related fields and/or
at least one year of relevant
experience

Strong knowledge of social media (Facebook and Instagram) metrics, algorithms and best practices is required
Previous relevant experience in newcomer and settlement services is required,
Specific knowledge of newcomer, immigrant and refugee populations and their respective needs and services

is an asset

Previous knowledge of and experience in newcomer youth services is an asset, including innovative and

creative approaches to both attract youth of different communities and to deliver effective programming

Familiarity with issues and barriers newcomers face in a Canadian urban setting is an asset
Knowledge of government, community, and professional resources and support available for immigrants and

refugees

Strong crosscultural communication, interpersonal communication and relationship building skills in working

with participants, volunteers, community organizations, partner agencies, schools, and the community at large

Experience in graphic design, visual and animated content is an asset
Good written and oral communication skills in English are required
Strong ability to work effectively as a team member and be accountable
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to use database, spreadsheet and word processing software in a Windows environment and knowledge

of the iCARE Reporting System an asset