Life Skills Worker - Resettlement Assistance Program
Posting #: 3597 Posting Date: 01/13/2023 Posting Closing: on-going
Have you heard of us?
Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford. We're committed to equity, diversity & inclusion, and, a healthy work-life balance. We would love for you to join our team!
Are you the one we're looking for?
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Life Skills Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment; to our clients, families, and each other.
The Life Skills Worker will serve as the front-line staff for the Wesley Reception Centre, for the Resettlement Assistance Program.
In a Reception Centre setting, Life skill workers oversee the provision of temporary accommodation upon arrival for Government Assisted Refugees (GARs) and support the first steps in the integration process of newcomers and their families. Staff have meaningful interactions with GARs ensuring that they are in a safe and healthy environment and are proactively participating in the growth and development of the program and its initiatives. The main languages of preference are Somali and Arabic.
This position is a unionized, relief position. The rate of pay for this position is $18.29 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:
- To promote a friendly, non-judgmental, non-discriminatory approach in every aspect of the work towards Newcomers clients (GAR) colleagues, management, and all members of the agency.
- To carry out any reasonable duties as required.
- To keep all information relating to clients, staff, and service users confidential, in accordance with Wesley's confidential policy.
- To respond to GAR clients' needs, providing assistance and resources when necessary.
- To Provide support to GARs in a reception Centre setting.
- To provide information to GARs about rules and regulations of the Reception Centre for clients arriving late to the reception Centre from the airport.
- To work under a lens of integration with other Wesley programs, to ensure efficiencies are realized through evidence-based practices.
- To report and communicate to the Manager on the progress strategies, challenges, and status of the program.
- To seek out opportunities to represent Wesley professionally at events to enhance community networks and lines of referral.
- To liaise with other community agencies on behalf of clients in order to build and maintain strong community relationships.
What you will bring:
- A College Diploma or higher, including studies pertinent to settlement, social services, adult education, community health, and or migration issues.
- Fluency in verbal and written languages i.e. Dari, Pashto, Somali, or Arabic is an asset.
- Proven ability to demonstrate Wesley's mission, vision, and values.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Knowledge of the settlement services and integration process and working knowledge of challenges faced by Government Assisted Refugees who are new to Canada.
Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…
- A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
- A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
- Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee Discounts
Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:
- Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
- From there you can access all of Wesley's job postings
Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.