Settlement 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

Regina Open Door Society

Settlement Case Worker Ukrainian (Fluency in Ukrainian language will be an asset) Part-time (25 hours per week)

(Orientation Services for Newcomers)

Closing date:
September 15,2023 Internal/external (Term)

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 larger community.

The Regina Open Door Society Inc. is seeking a qualified individual to staff the part-time term position of Settlement Case Worker. The role of this position is to provide settlement services to Ukrainian clients. The position will also work with all clients.

The start date for this position is October 1,2023 to March 31 ,2024. Orientation Services for Newcomers (OSN) works in coordination with other IRCC-funded and other community programs.

OSN provides newcomers with information, orientation, case planning, and referral and support services to foster their adaptation and integration Life skill is provided to newcomers with high and complex needs.

Accessing OSN services will help newcomers meet their everyday settlement needs and goals; assist them in better understanding life in Canada; learn how to access IRCC-funded programs and wider community services, and adapt and integrate into the community.

Desired qualifications/education**:

Post-Secondary education and 2 to 3 years of related work experience are position requirements.

Additional requirements include fluency in Ukrainian Language, a criminal record check, a clean Child Abuse Registry record, a valid class 5 driver's license, and a clean driver abstract.

Job Description**:

Deliver settlement services online and in person
Assist newcomers to better understand the Canadian systems through orientation, informational meetings and workshops, and individual information and referral sessions;
Organize and deliver orientation and information sessions to
Provide general information, guidance, and referrals to assist families during the settlement and integration process.
Research information and services /programs that are relevant for the settlement of newcomers;
Provide individuals and families with culturally sensitive Paraprofessional Solution Focused Counseling;
Facilitate clients' access to appropriate services and programs by providing referrals to services and/or resources within the agency;
Provide newcomers with useful and detailed information and guidance to help them navigate through processes in a variety of service areas
Encourage successful settlement and healthy positive lifestyle adaptations through the provision of orientation information including oneonone handson orientation and regularly scheduled educational sessions;
Promote the role of the Orientation Services for Newcomers Program
Provide/facilitate Citizenship education to
Promote culturally sensitive links between community agencies and newcomer families
Consult with community agencies on settlement and cultural issues affecting immigrant /refugee families;
Conduct satisfaction surveys with immigrants and refugees in order to determine their satisfaction with the services provided. This should be done throughout the year;
Facilitate access to services and resources where there are barriers due to language, gender, age, culture, and race by providing support services such as interpretation/translation and transportation Clarifying information;
Maintain regular contact with clients by phone or through facetoface meetings to provide them with relevant information or review their progress.
Assist other service providers to better serve immigrant and refugee families;
Make contact on behalf of families to obtain/process relevant information/referral;
Prepare monthly and other reports as required by funding agreements in accordance with RODS policies and procedures.
Input relevant program data into RODS databases
Participate in the distribution, collection, and analysis of participant surveys and other evaluation methods

Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills
The ability to work effectively in a multicultural and team
Work experience in a clientorientated position or related field targeting immigrant and refugee families
Knowledge of settlementrelated issues facing immigrants and refugee youth, children and families
Broad knowledge of local community resources that can assist newcomer youth, children, and families with their settlement needs
Broad knowledge of coordinating largescale group events and sessions and coordinating with external agencies to deliver sessions.
Solid paraprofessional counseling and group facilitation Familiar with casework process, including intake procedures, needs assessment, goal planning, r