Life Skills Support Worker

Job Information :

Job title : Life SkillsSupportWorker

Department / Team : Programs Settlement

Reports to : SettlementOperationsTeam lead

Job type : Fixed-term contract 3-month term

Hours per week : 37.5 hours scheduled a week less a daily unpaid ½ hour break.

Location :

• Primarily client homes within the community
• Reception House office as needed
Minimum Experience :
• Entry Level

Compensation : $45500 per year

Number of vacancies : 1

About Reception House

Reception House is a non-profit community-based organization that delivers quality settlement integration and support services to refugees and newcomers in Waterloo Region. Since 1987 Reception House has helped thousands of refugees rebuild their lives in Canada through specialized programs and services designed to help them become established in their new communities.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time contract Life Skills Support Worker in our Client Support Services (CSS) program from January 15th to March 31st 2026 . The Life SkillsSupportWorkerwill providehands-on practical support to high-needs Rohingya clients helping them build the skillsrequiredfor safe and independent living in Canada. The role addresses skill gaps commonly experienced by clients from protracted or highly disrupted in close collaboration with assigned Case Managers the Life Skills Support Worker will focus on direct client skill-building coaching and education complementing case management by reinforcing learning through practicalin-homeand community-based support.

What youll do :

Collaborate with internal staff volunteers and external partners; attend meetings training and team activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What youll need :

Working conditions :

Benefits :

At Reception House we truly value our employees and the incredible work that they do. Some benefits we provide include :

Reception House Waterloo Region welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities visible minorities Indigenous peoples and individuals from all equity-seeking groups. We will accommodate candidates partaking in the recruitment process upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process please contact us at

We are committed to providing clear and equitable compensation information. The compensation posted reflects the expected pay for this role at the time of posting and may be adjusted based on experience internal equity and market conditions.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1