1895 Central Avenue B West

Prince Albert, SK S6V 4W8

Phone: 306-763-8571

Fax: 306-763-8165

E-mail:

Job Description

Job Title: Settlement Advisor – Regional Newcomer Centre

Job Type:Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)

Location:Regional Newcomer Centre

Reports To:Regional Newcomer Manager

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education and/or relevant experience
  • Experience with needs assessments and case planning
  • Experience in working with a diverse newcomer population in a culturally sensitive manner
  • Must be able to work flexible hours when needed.
  • Must have own vehicle and driver’s licence
  • Must pass YWCA Security Clearance
  • Must be able to work independently with little supervision
  • Computer skills a necessity(word, email, internet)

Remuneration:$43, 000/year plus benefits

YWCA additional Benefits:

  • 3 weeks holidays (increases to 4 weeks after 5 years)
  • Benefit packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD, Pension) employee pays portion.
  • Professional development opportunities

Objectives:The Settlement Advisorworks with newcomers reviewing and discussing their settlement needs and provides information and access to resources and services that will assist them to make informed decisions take independent action and implement a successful Settlement Plan.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist newcomers by developing written action plans related to their settlement goals and needs.
  • Manage client files until settlement is complete and file can be closed
  • Assist newcomers in identifying personal resources
  • Assess newcomers strengths and needs
  • Interview newcomers to obtain a case history and background information
  • Provide Community orientation and orientation packages for newcomer
  • Provide required services in a timely and flexible manner that responds to newcomers’ circumstances and needs
  • Report to Manager on activities and services
  • Maintain accurate and complete files
  • Develop community contacts in Prince Albert and the surrounding communities in the Region connecting with presentations at least 6 times throughout the year in 6 different communities
  • All other duties as requested

Outcomes:

  • Needs determination, Conduct a needs determination with newcomer clients in order to determine if their needs are related to language assistance, settlement, employment, and /or immigration
  • Provide information and answers to questions for gateway clients seeking assistance related to language, settlement, employment, and/or immigration
  • Newcomers will have a Settlement Plan and be provided with ongoing services to increase their ability to resolve current and future settlement issues with greater independence

Probation:

  • All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three month probation period with the option to extend probation if the manager feels necessary

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