Regional Settlement Coordinator - Gander, Canada - Association for New Canadians

Association for New Canadians

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Gander, Canada

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_Association for New Canadians__ is a non-profit, community based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees._

Job Title:
Regional Settlement Coordinator**
Location: Gander, NL

Position Type:1 full-time position to March 31, 2024, with renewal pending operational needs and funding approval

Closing Date:
July 24, 2023

Reporting to the Manager of Satellite Offices, the
Regional Settlement Coordinator will be responsible for managing the satellite office in Gander as well as extending programs and services to newcomers provided by the Association for New Canadians.

This position will support newcomers and build regional employment partnerships focused on coordinating efforts for successful labour market attachment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and community support to clients considering individual needs and goals
Provide information and referral to a wide array of community agencies, professional services, settlement, and social services, etc.;
Collaborate with other employees, volunteers, and stakeholders to help identify and resolve any settlementintegration issues; and
Record and compile accurate client statistics and accomplishments to include in monthly activity reports.
Provide linkages to the local community including volunteer, sports and community associations and local schools
Support clients with schoolaged children by linking them to school resources, building relations with schools, teachers, and administrators
Engage the local community and businesses to support newcomer inclusion and integration
Provide case management services based on needs assessments, information and referral, accompaniment, home visits, and followup to assist clients to live independently and integrate successfully

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years' relevant experience or any combination of equivalent experience and education
Knowledge of specific issues facing newcomers and the ability to develop strategies for positive outcomes
Strong organization, coordination, presentation, and communication (both written and oral) skills
Precise attention to detail in report writing and compliance requirements
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility to address the changing needs of the environment and client group
Ability to effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external
Experience developing goals, timelines, and delivery methods to achieve set objectives
Passion for promoting diversity, workplace inclusion, and newcomer integration
Experience report writing and meeting compliance requirements

Conditions of Employment

Ability to travel is required.
Valid class 5 driver's license and ready access to a reliable vehicle is required.
Flexible to work outside of standard core hours (Monday to Friday 9am 5pm).
Satisfactory Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

How to Apply
Please upload a cover letter and resume as one PDF or MS Word document to

_Association for New Canadians__ values inclusiveness and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted._