07 Nov
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School District #36 (Surrey)
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Canada
07 Nov
School District #36 (Surrey)
Canada
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.
📌 Multilingual School Settlement Worker (Canada)
🏢 School District #36 (Surrey)
📍 Canada