Help newcomer youth overcome settlement barriers through assessment, advocacy, and culturally responsive support in Surrey Schools. English and Somali fluency are required.
As a Settlement Worker in Schools, you will support immigrant students and families navigating Canadian education and community life. The work includes transition support, mental health and well-being referrals, language and cultural adjustment assistance, and pathways toward high school completion or post-secondary education. You will collaborate with school and settlement teams while reporting to the Manager, Surrey Schools Welcome Centre. Casual scheduling can include variable shifts, split shifts, and evenings, following district school breaks.
Key Responsibilities: Engage youth facing transition challenges and settlement barriers
Provide specialized programming, orientation, and settlement consultation




Advocate for clients and facilitate service referrals
Organize settlement events, workshops, and outreach activities
Help educators understand student needs and cross-cultural issues
Requirements: Two years of relevant experience with diverse populations
Understanding of child development, youth issues, and immigration policies
Robust facilitation, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with service partners
Flexible availability for evening and weekend service needs
Bring youth engagement, advocacy, and cross-cultural understanding to settlement services supporting newcomer students through Surrey Schools.

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📌 Newcomer Youth Settlement Specialist (British Columbia)
🏢 Surrey Schools
📍 British Columbia