Terms of Employment: March 31,2027 Start Date: October 1,2026Closing Date: September 4,2026Mission Statement

Staff of the Regina Open Door Society (RODS) must operate at all times within the mandate of service to provide settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services to enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger community.

The Regina Open Door Society is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We actively seek candidates who share these values and contribute to our diverse community.

Our aim is to eliminate barriers to employment, ensuring that all qualified individuals have the opportunity to join our team.

Our facilities are fully accessible, accommodating the needs of all individuals.

We are located in the City of Regina on Treaty 4 land, which is recognized as the traditional territory of thenhiyawak/Cree, Nahkaw/Saulteaux, Anihinpk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Mtis Nation.

The Regina Open Door Society Inc. is seeking qualified individuals to staff the full-time term position of Settlement Support Worker in Schools Case Worker.

The term for this position is October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027Position Summary

The Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) program is a shared partnership between the Regina Open Door Society (RODS), the Regina Public School Board (RPSB) Regina Catholic Schools, Conseil des Ecoles Fransaskoises and Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

It is an outreach program to help newcomer students and their families settle in their school and community.

Requirements2 to 3 year''s human services experience; A Post-Secondary education or related work experience are position requirements.

Additional requirements include excellent communication (oral and written), para-counseling, cross-cultural, leadership, motivational, and organizational skills

The successful candidate will possess the skills necessary to develop the program and work cooperatively and professionally as a representative of RODS in the school setting.





The successful applicant will also require a criminal record check, clean child abuse registry record, reliable vehicle, valid driver''s license, and a clean driver abstractpetencies

Excellent interpersonal, communication skills

The ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural and team environment.

Work experience in a client-orientated position or related field targeting immigrant and refugee youth, children and families

Knowledge of settlement related 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

Solid para qualified counseling and group facilitation skills.

Familiar in casework process, including intake procedures, referrals, case management, documentation and follow-ups.

Understanding of Canada and Saskatchewan Privacy Policies and education system

Strong time-management and organizational skills are essential

Computer skills with knowledge of Windows, MS Office, email and internet.

Good verbal, written and presentation skills in English.

Bi-Lingual or Multi-Lingual.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to the following: Providing services in a supportive and culturally-sensitive and linguistically-appropriate manner

Assessing the needs of immigrant families and the barriers to successful integration and provide appropriate referral;Work with RODS program to connect newcomer families with services in the community

Supporting newcomer parents to establish links with their children''s schools and get involved in school and community activities;In collaboration with schools creating opportunities and support for newcomer parents to participate in school activities, committees,



councils and associations;Participating in the school reception and orientation process for newcomer students and their families

Facilitating /delivering information sessions and workshops to school personnel with the aim of fostering understanding of the culture and the unique challenges of immigrant and refugee youth/children

Providing orientation sessions on programs and services available in the school and community

Helping children adjust to school culture and focus on learning while providing their parents with information and resources on settlement and immigration issues;Informing and orientating families and students about settlement related issues

Providing outreach services to new families

Facilitating referrals and access to available resources in the community, social services, professional services and government programs

Receive program related referrals from schools and input the information into RODS database;Enabling families to advocate on their own behalf, including for the educational needs of their children*Other duties as required

Direct ReportsNASalary Level/Classification

Hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM with 45 minutes lunch break.

All positions at RODS require a clean criminal record/child abuse registry check.

There is a cost shared benefits package available to the employee with successful completion of a probationary period.

The annual salary for this position starts at $44,960.78 ($25.62 per hour) at Step 0ne of the Case Worker RODS wage category.

Pay periods are the end of day on the 15th of the month and the end of each month.

Working Conditions

This position works out of Regina schools.

Travel within Regina and surrounding area is needed to deliver services.

Occasional Out of town trip required.

Application Instructions

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please be able to provide three work-related references at the time of your interview.

Please respond in confidence no later than 4:00 pm on September 4,2026 to: link provided

📌 Settlement Worker in Schools (Regina)
🏢 Regina Open Door Society
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