Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.
Job Title: Child and Youth Program (CAYP) Counsellor
Location: St. John’s, NL
Position Type: 3 full-time positions until March 31, 2025, with possibility of extension pending budget availability and satisfactory performance
Closing date: Until filled
Reporting to the Child and Youth Programs Coordinator, the Child and Youth Programs (CAYP) Counsellor is responsible for providing guidance and support to immigrant and refugee children and youth attending school as well as implementing the existing support strategies for newcomer children experiencing transitional issues adjusting to life in Canada. The Child & Youth Programs Counsellor is a competent individual with experience in developing goals, timelines, and delivery methods to achieve set objectives.
Role and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with school representatives, ANC RAP/Settlement Team, and newcomer families on settlement strategies
- Provide newcomers with orientations to the NLESD/NLFSD system
- Conduct needs assessments with children and youth and develop strategies for support
- Counsel parents and guardians on becoming active participants in their children's education
- Introduce clients to school resources and community connections
- Provide clients guidance on managing their educational transition period on both a broader scale and everyday challenges
- Facilitate the delivery of various ESL-focused school activities
- Assist in the delivery of the ESL Summer Program for Newcomer Children and the Academic Bridging Program as required
- Remain abreast of current settlement resources, trends, needs, changes, and service gaps related to children and youth
- Collaborate with other employees, teachers, school administrators, volunteers, and stakeholders to help identify and resolve any settlement-integration issues
- Participate in local and regional committees and workshops to share information and build knowledge of best practices
- Record and compile accurately client statistics and accomplishments to include in monthly and quarterly activity reports and annual narrative reports
- Ensure program activities are delivered in a manner consistent with a trauma-informed approach
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree/Diploma in Human Services/Social Sciences or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Skilled in crisis intervention and conflict resolution
- Ability to effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders (internal and external)
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written/ verbal communication skills
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity in working with a diverse client group
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of the settlement process and issues facing immigrants and refugees is an asset
- Knowledge of community resources, child welfare and immigration system is an asset
- The ability to speak a second language is an asset
Conditions of Employment
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
- Valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
- Some travel required
- Flexible to work outside of standard core hours (Monday-Friday, 9am -5pm)
- Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
How to Apply
Please upload your cover letter and resume as one PDF or MS Word document to https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/226
Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.
Visit us on-line at: www.ancnl.ca.
