11 Nov
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School District #36 (Surrey)
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Surrey
11 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 teamsProvide consultation about education, housing, health,
and resourcesConnect families with services and accompany clients when neededAdvocate appropriately and support hard-to-reach familiesOrganize school settlement events and facilitate workshopsRequirements:Oral and written fluency in English and RohingyaStrong facilitation and communication skills for group workshopsUnderstanding of child development, youth issues, and settlement barriersAbility to build relationships across diverse cultures and communitiesTwo years' experience with diverse populations, preferably newcomersBring 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