Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) Counsellor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.

Job Title : Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS)Counsellor

Location : Corner Brook, NL

Position Type : full-time position until March 31, 2026, with possibility of extension pending budget availability and satisfactory performance

Closing date : Until filled

Reporting totheSatellite Offices Manager, theSettlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) Counselloris responsible forproviding guidance and support to immigrant and refugee children and youth attending schools, as well as implementing the existing support strategies for newcomer children experiencing transitional issues adjusting to life in Canada. The SWIS Counsellor is a competent individual with experience in developing goals, timelines, and delivery methods to achieve saidobjectives.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with school representatives, ANC RAP / Settlement Team, and newcomer families on settlement strategies
• Provide newcomers with orientations to the NLESD / NLFSD system
• Conduct needs assessments with children and youth and develop strategies for support
• Counsel parents and guardians on becoming active participants in their children's education Introduce clients to school resources and community connections
• Provideclients guidance on managing their educational transition period on both a broader scale and everyday challenges
• Facilitate the delivery of various ESL-focused school activities
• Remain abreast of current settlement resources, trends, needs, changes, and service gaps related to children and youth
• Collaborate with other employees, teachers, school administrators, volunteers, and stakeholders to help identifyand resolve any settlement-integration issues
• Participate in local and regional committees and workshops to share information and build knowledge of best practices
• Record and compile accurately client statistics and accomplishments to include in monthly and quarterly activity reports and annual narrative reports
• Ensure program activities are delivered in a manner consistent with a trauma-informed approach
• Support all ANC satellite offices by providing in-person services to schools in Corner Brook and surrounding communities, and offering virtual support to other satellite offices asrequired

Qualifications and Experience :

Conditions of Employment :

How to Apply

Please upload a cover letter and resume as one PDF or MS Word document to

Association for New Canadiansis committed to the advancement of Equity,Diversityand Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request tofacilitatethis recruitment process.

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