07 Nov
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School District #36 (Surrey)
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British Columbia
07 Nov
School District #36 (Surrey)
British Columbia
Guide immigrant and refugee students through settlement challenges, school enrollment, and cultural adjustment while using English and Rohingya daily. Casual hours may vary.
As a Settlement Worker in Schools, you will support newcomer families navigating the British Columbia education system and Canadian society. The work includes orientation, needs assessment, follow-up, referrals, interpretation, translation, and connection with community services. You will address barriers involving well-being, isolation, discrimination, finances, high school completion, and post-secondary pathways.
Key Responsibilities: Facilitate student transitions into school with settlement teams
Provide consultation about education, housing, health, and resources
Connect families with services and accompany clients when needed
Advocate appropriately and support hard-to-reach families
Organize school settlement events and facilitate workshops
Requirements: Oral and written fluency in English and Rohingya
Robust facilitation and communication skills for group workshops
Understanding of child development, youth issues, and settlement barriers
Ability to build relationships across diverse cultures and communities
Two years’ experience with diverse populations, preferably newcomers
Bring advocacy, facilitation, and settlement knowledge to help Rohingya-speaking learners and families access schools and community supports.
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📌 Multilingual School Settlement Worker (British Columbia)
🏢 School District #36 (Surrey)
📍 British Columbia