Support Government-Assisted Refugees in Edmonton through culturally sensitive settlement counselling, housing assistance, and Oromo or Tigrinya interpretation. This contract position offers full-time hours.
Catholic Social Services seeks a Settlement Counsellor for the Resettlement Assistance Program. You will welcome arrivals, provide orientation, assess needs, and develop service plans. The work emphasizes airport arrivals, temporary accommodation, permanent housing, documentation, and integration supports for newcomers.
Key Responsibilities: Greet newcomers at airports and Reception House arrivals
Provide culturally sensitive orientation and accommodation familiarization
Assess needs and develop settlement and service plans
Assist with housing, appointments, documentation,



and community resources
Maintain confidential records and prepare progress reports
Requirements: Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field
Refugee or cross-cultural service delivery experience
Knowledge of Canadian immigration policies and the Resettlement Assistance Program
Fluency in Oromo or Tigrinya
Adaptable availability, organizational skills, empathy, and problem-solving ability
Apply your intercultural communication, interpretation, and housing-support skills as a Settlement Counsellor with Catholic Social Services.

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📌 Settlement Counsellor Oromo Tigrinya (Alberta)
🏢 CS
📍 Alberta