Job Description
Work in BC’s most culturally diverse and urban school district, Vancouver School District No. 39. Set in one of the world’s most livable cities, Vancouver is a community-minded district seeking talented educators, progressive leaders, and skilled support staff to enrich the learning experience of Vancouver’s 50,000 students.
The Vancouver Board of Education welcomes applications for the position of:
Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) with Ukrainian FluencyTemporary position until March 2024
(School and Student Support B)Location: Newcomer Welcome Centre
Hours: 7hrs per day
Salary: $36.94 per hour + Extensive Benefits Package & Municipal Pension
The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program facilitates the settlement and integration of newly arrived families. Through needs assessments of and systematic outreach to newcomer families, Settlement Workers will provide cross-cultural education, information about schools and schooling, and information about and referrals to community agencies and support programs. Settlement Workers will work with secondary students and families, families of elementary students, and, in some cases, may work directly with elementary students.
In this role you will:- Provide systematic settlement needs assessments and action planning for newcomer families
- Inform and orient students and families about settlement-related issues and assists clients, to prioritize settlement needs
- Provide referrals to various community services/agencies as appropriate and conduct outreach activities
- Develop and distribute culturally appropriate information and material
- Orient school staff on settlement-related issues
- Assist school staff with establishing and maintaining contact with hard to reach families
- Organize and/or facilitate settlement-related events and workshops
- Encourage parent participation in education
- Link newcomer families to resources and services in school and the community, and promote culturally sensitive links between school staff and newcomer families
- Enable newcomer families to advocate for the educational needs of their children
- Maintain up-to-date files and statistical information and ensure the confidentiality of client information, and submit statistical information as required
- Perform other work within the job band as assigned
Qualifications:- Completion of grade 12 plus 2 years of post-secondary training and/or a degree in the following areas: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Immigration/Migration studies, Ethnic/Cultural/Indigenous studies, Human Development and Family Studies, Applied Behaviour Science or Education
- Minimum of 2 years' of Youth & Family Worker experience
- Thorough knowledge of immigration and refugee issues, as well as government-related policies and community resources available to new Canadians
- Sound knowledge of cultural awareness and integration issues to facilitate cultural bridging to new Canadians
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and cultures, school staff, students, families, and community agencies
- Familiarity with the process of family needs assessments
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team under minimum supervision
- Must have a valid B.C. driver’s license, vehicle access, and be willing to travel throughout the district as required
- Must be fluent in Ukrainian
Your application must include:- Cover letter
- Resume
- Contact information for three professional references from direct supervisors
Itinerant Assignment :
A School & Student Support worker is hired to work throughout the Vancouver School District and not for a particular school or a restricted set of duties. Although in posted vacancies specific reference may be made to a school and to the duties associated with that assignment, Employee Services may transfer staff within the system in certain circumstances as deemed appropriate.
The District welcomes qualified applicants who value equity and diversity as essential to excellence. The distinct makeup of the VSB community strives to support the inclusion of all voices. You may wish to share some lived experiences that demonstrate your connections to our diverse student community.
**This posting is ongoing until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding an interview****Only applicants fluent in Ukrainian will be considered for this position**
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