Settlement Counselor, Spanish fluency - Contract to March 31/27

The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) seeks an experienced person for this position providing culturally appropriate services and counselling to clients at various stages of the settlement process. Working from an anti-oppressive framework, the position is part of a flexible team of professionals who deliver services to torture survivors and their families.

Specific responsibilities include:

· Provide intake and assessment to new clients, including advocacy, information and referral, supportive counseling, translation and interpretation

· Support newcomer families by connecting them with supports and services as needed

· Organize group workshops and sessions to meet clients’ social and informational needs

· Refer clients to English language instruction, employment, trades, digital literacy and skills training to assist their development of a vocational /career plan

· Case management functions on specific databases, and related administrative work

· Document, generate and record data pertaining to activities provided to service users, and planned goals towards achievement

· Liase with community agencies, support community engagement through workshops and public education

Required Qualifications:





· BSW or completed post secondary education in a related field, and 3-5 years direct experience in settlement counselling, OR a combined equivalent including lived experience as a refugee / immigrant facing similar issues to those of the clients

· Current knowledge of refugee and immigration issues and legislation

· 2 yrs experience serving marginalized populations, leading group facilitation and public speaking

· Demonstrated experience writing reports, intermediate use of MS Office and comfort using cloud based file sharing and virtual tools for meetings

· Adept at data management and ability to utilize data to produce meaningful analysis

· Skill at seeking and acquiring target group clients in geographic area of office

Able to work independently and as a team member, with colleagues and clients with diverse social identities

Must be able to work in Scarborough and downtown, with flexibility at other locations as required

Strong time management, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills

Fluency (written and spoken) Spanish is a requirement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.75 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Versatile schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Settlement Counselor, Spanish speaking (Toronto)
🏢 Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
📍 Toronto