SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

JOB POSTING NUMBER –2026-19

POSITION TITLE: SETTLEMENT WORKER (TeaMWork)-Temporary Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Settlement Services Department Coordinator, and the TeaMWork Project Leader, the Settlement Worker will assume the following duties and responsibilities:

· Assist Temporary Foreign Worker clients, in particular, those who are Spanish-speaking individuals

· To provide information and referral services, translation, initial intake and one-to-one counseling in settlement issues (case management)

· Assist clients in developing a Plan of Action to address individual settlement needs

· Monitor the Plan of Action and assist client through its completion

· Liaise and develop a rapport and trust with members of the local community, community leaders and other community services

· Maintain client files and assist in the collection of monthly statistics

· Administer client satisfaction surveys once per month

· Work in conjunction with the Department Coordinator/ Program Leader to ensure a team delivery approach to the sensitive needs of the clients served

· Participate in staff meetings, committees and other functions that relate to the program as assigned by the Program Leader and/or Department Coordinator

· Oversee the resource centre and related activities

· Participate in community outreach at local businesses, faith communities and events.

· To perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· University Degree in a relevant field (psychology, social work, sociology, etc.)

OR

· Community College Diploma in a relevant field (Social Service Worker or Settlement Worker, etc.)

AND

· One to three years of demonstrated experience working with newcomers

· Demonstrated ability to conduct one on one assessment with culturally sensitive clients

· Demonstrated fluency (written, spoken, reading) in English and one of Spanish, Tagalog, Thai or Jamaican Patois required





· Demonstrated computer skills and communication skills

SALARY AND HOURS OF WORK:

HOURS AND SALARY:

· 35 hours per week

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

10am-6pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

12pm-8pm

· Flexible schedule may be required depending on the needs of the program

· $29.95/hr, Rate of pay in accordance with CUPE 4523 Collective Agreement

· This is a temporary position ending on December 17, 2026

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

WITHOUT PREDJUDICE

Please submit resumes by 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Jennifer Moore

Manager of Human Resources

PLEASE NOTE:

Please be sure to list all qualifications you possess as they relate to the qualifications in the posting.

- All of the qualifications in the posting are deemed necessary to perform the work required of the position
- Interviews and practical assessments will be conducted to clarify qualifications
- SECC is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized communities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities.
- Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the recruitment process. Please advise the Manager of Human Resources if you require accommodation.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Recruitment
- South Essex Community Council (SECC) utilizes recruitment platforms, including Indeed.ca, which may incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) features. SECC may also use AI tools to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as drafting job postings or developing interview questions. However, AI is not used by SECC to screen, filter, rank, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by SECC staff based on established hiring practices and human review.

*This is an existing vacancy Pay: $29.95 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Settlement Worker (Leamington)
🏢 South Essex Community Council
📍 Leamington