09 Nov
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School District #36 (Surrey)
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Surrey
09 Nov
School District #36 (Surrey)
Surrey
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 Solid 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 (Surrey)
🏢 School District #36 (Surrey)
📍 Surrey