The Ukrainian Settlement Worker assists and supports immigrants and refugees in their settlement and adaptation to life in Canada.
Responsibilities:
- Provide orientation information, referrals and settlement counselling services to newcomers
- Assist clients to access other services by providing accompaniment, language and cultural interpretation, and other necessary support
- Perform settlement services (Case Management)
- Organize and facilitate orientation workshops and life-skill and education courses
- Organize and assist special events for newcomers
- Record, maintain and report client data and information; complete all the reports required
- Participate in internal and external meetings
- Share up-to-date information on service trends
- Attend professional development training
- Participate in community events
- Design program brochures and flyers
- Promote and disseminate settlement services through all possible channels
- Promote and market our services to the community and potential clients
- Provide a written report of activities in a timely manner
- Attend regular staff meetings, agency events and community events
- Assist with other activities as required
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Social Services or a related field preferred.
- Must have thorough knowledge of settlement issues facing new immigrants
- Must have strong customer service skills and demonstrated ability to liaise with community organizations in Fort St John
- Must have experience in conducting various methods of outreach and marketing
- Knowledge of the Ukrainian culture and languages; highly proficient in oral and written English and Ukrainian
- Very good written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills
Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as the ability to work as part of a team
- Culturally sensitive and open to developing and acquiring new skills
- Must have a car and class 5 driving license
- Available to work some evenings and weekend hours as needed
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Language:
- Ukrainian or Russian (required)
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Y9
Application deadline: 2025-08-01
Expected start date: 2025-07-01