Settlement Outreach Worker (BCSIS) - Jobs in Burnaby, BC

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MOSAIC operates on the traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəx (Tsawwassen), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwitwetlam), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo) and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission.WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:MOSAIC is one of Canada’s largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. For the past 45 years, MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees), the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and 2021 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives, taking part in training opportunities for career growth.JOIN OUR TEAM!We are looking for a motivated Settlement Outreach Worker to join our BC Settlement and Integration Program (BCSIS) team!POSITION FUNCTION:Under the supervision of the Refugee Settlement and Integration Program Manager, theSettlement Outreach Worker provides direct client services and program delivery support for immigrants, refugees, and newcomers. Through integrated services approach, the Settlement Outreach Worker provides one-on-one detailed needs assessment and referrals, one-on-one information and orientation, group information and orientation, community connections, client outreach, service bridging, resource development, and delivery assistance to eligible clients. The Settlement Outreach Worker also provides basic employment related information that includes: Applying for a work permit, applying for a social insurance number, providing basic information about the labour market, providing employment information to temporary foreign workers, provincial nominees, refugee claimants and naturalized citizens.QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelors degree in Social Services, Humanities, or Counselling or High School completion and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and life experience.
• Some experience (1-2 yr.) in social service and group facilitation; and proven experience with establishing professional boundaries with clients.
• Working knowledge of temporary foreign workers and/or international student experiences. Empathetic listening and service linking techniques.
• Knowledge relating to a specific ethnocultural minority community and the community resources that are available for clients.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential). Working knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another language (Farsi/Dari preferred).
• Strong administrative skills.
• Experience with group facilitation and advocacy.
• Ability to develop and deliver workshops (in person and virtual).
• Knowledge working with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

HOURS: 35 hours per weekThis position is based in our Boundary (2 days) and Highgate (3 days) offices. It is a contract position to March 31, 2024 with an opportunity for renewal depending on funding availability.BENEFITS:A competitive benefits package is provided with contracts of at least 1 year in length and which offer a minimum of 17.5 hours of work per week.DEADLINE: January 13, 2023IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Before applying, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit, please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
• We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such as Right to a Respectful Workplace, Code of Conduct, and COVID-19 Vaccination.

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