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: Regional Settlement Coordinator
Location: St. John’s, NL
Position Type: 1 full-time position until March 31, 2026, with possibility of extension pending budget availability and satisfactory performance
Closing date: Until filled
Reporting to the Manager of Satellite Offices, the Regional Settlement Coordinator will be responsible for managing the satellite office in Happy Valley - Goose Bay as well as extending programs and services to newcomers provided by the Association for New Canadians. This position will support newcomers and build regional employment partnerships focused on coordinating efforts for successful labour market attachment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide individual, family, and community support to clients considering individual needs and goals
- Provide information and referrals to a wide array of community agencies, professional services, settlement, and social services, etc.
- Provide logistical support by assisting in completing applications for essential services
- Collaborate with other employees, volunteers, and stakeholders to help identify and resolve any settlement-integration issues
- Record and compile accurate client statistics and accomplishments to include in monthly activity reports
- Provide linkages to the local community including volunteer, sports and community associations, and local schools
- Support clients with school-aged children by linking them to school resources, building relations with schools, teachers, and administrators
- Engage the local community and businesses to support newcomer inclusion and integration
- Provide case management services based on needs assessments, information and referral, accompaniment, home visits, and follow-up to assist clients to live independently and integrate successfully
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager of Satellite Offices
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, or Humanities with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience or any combination of equivalent experience and education
- Knowledge of specific issues facing newcomers and the ability to develop strategies for positive outcomes
- Strong organization, coordination, presentation, and communication (both written and oral) skills
- Precise attention to detail in report writing and compliance requirements
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility to address the changing needs of the environment and client group
- Ability to effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external
- Experience developing goals, timelines, and delivery methods to achieve set objective
- Passion for promoting diversity, workplace inclusion, and newcomer integration
- Experience report writing and meeting compliance requirements
Conditions of Employment:
- Legal authorization to work in Canada
- Flexible to work outside of core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm)
- Valid class 5 NL driver’s license and daily access to a reliable vehicle
- Some travelrequired
- Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
How to Apply
Please upload a cover letter and resume as one PDF or MS Word document to https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/227
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.
