21 Sep
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ASPECT BC - Association of Service Providers for Employability and Career Training
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British Columbia
21 Sep
ASPECT BC - Association of Service Providers for Employability and Career Training
British Columbia
At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., you will be able to grow and develop alongside a diverse team of professionals and enjoy great benefits and perks. Experience what it is like to join a purpose-driven organization and make meaningful contributions to our community. Explore our amazing new opportunities.
Division: Integrated Services for Newcomers
Program: Settlement & Family Services - ISIP
Employment Type: Permanent Part time (Less than 35 hours/week)
Number of Positions: 1
Compensation: $24.32 - $25.04 per hour
About the Position: Deliver outcome-oriented settlement programtoeligibleclients. TheCommunity Integration Practitionerdeliverssettlement services for seniors, women,menand youth under the following components: a) Needs Assets Assessments and Referrals, b) Information and Orientation, c) Employment Related Services, d) Community Connections and e) Support Services.
Reports to: Senior Settlement Program Manager
Key Duties & Responsibilities: Performs formal review of newcomer needs across a broad spectrum of settlement areas (e.g.language, employment, housing, community connections, etc.)
Develops Settlement Plans and follow-up support for newcomers based on identified needs with consideration of government, professional, business and community services available
Performs clients’ data entry
Refers or arranges clients to appropriate services as needed (e.g.crisis counselling)
Provides newcomers with client-centered settlement and integration information and orientation services about Canadaplusthe community they intend to settle
Deliversone-on-one consultations via various communication methods (e.g.in-person, email, online and by phone)
Provides information and orientation through workshops, group sessions and classes
Liaiseswith government, professionalgroups, businesses, schools and community services as necessary to ensureprovision of up-to-date,accurate and detailed information to newcomers and client settlement needs
Facilitates guided visits for newcomers to foster familiarizationwithexisting government and community resources
Plans and implements large and small events
Performs cultural interpretation between clients and service providers
Performs interpretation for workshop speakers where applicable
Translatesresources for newcomers
Plans,implementsandassistsinevents such as job fairs, community networking events and more.
Conductsoutreachto localcommunityorganizations (e.g.public libraries, community recreation and senior’scentres, government institutions, schools, food banks, cultural and faith-based institutions, and other local community and social networks)in ordertoconduct program promotion and recruit new clients
Provides settlement assistance and support to newcomers arriving in YVR
Attends program meetings on service delivery issues
Provides up-to-date information tothesupervisorwithin the service regionregardingchanges to community services, government departments and procedures
Works on improving program service outcomes and day-to-day servicesfornewcomers by participating in professional developmentprogramsas assigned
Documents clients’ needs, settlement plans, attendance records, and program outcomes to client database
Performs other related duties as assigned bysupervisor
Education, Training and Experience: Bachelor’sDegreeinSocialorHumanSciences
Experience in working withnewcomers, refugees, temporary foreign workers, naturalizedcitizensand international students
Experience with multicultural clientele and immigrant related services
Possession ofCertified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) Certificationis considered asan asset
Experiencein conducting workshops and events
Experiencein one-on-one settlement service delivery
Knowledge ofsettlement information and resources
Knowledgeof the local geographic area
Job Skill and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonaland intercultural communicationskills
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Second language may be an asset whenrequiredto meet operational needs in serving communities with specific language requirements
Excellent technical skills in MS Office and web-based applications(e.g.MS Teams and Zoom)
Excellentresource, timemanagementand organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence in service delivery
Excellent group facilitation skills
Ability to work with individuals and communities facing cultural adjustment challenges
Ability to design, promote,deliverandfacilitateorientation and education workshops
Additional Information: Criminal Record Check Required
Able to work evenings and weekends as required
About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad. We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors care.
At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people!
Our staff is the source of our success and we make it a priority to ensure work-life balance for our staff. We offer a range competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to ensure the well-being our staff. Subject to the type of employment, benefit packages may include:
Additional agency holidays (3 additional statutory holidays
3 weeks annual vacation (starting) and up to 6 weeks (maximum)
Company-funded pension (GRRSP)
Extended health & dental plan
Employee & family assistance programs
Access to wellness programs, and more
S.U.C.C.ES.S. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that embraces diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals and will continue to embed diversity and inclusion principles within our policies, procedures, services, and activities.
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📌 13608 - Community Integration Practitioner (British Columbia)
🏢 ASPECT BC - Association of Service Providers for Employability and Career Training
📍 British Columbia