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MJMC is seeking an enthusiastic client centred Settlement/RAP Worker to join our team.
Settlement Workers provide guidance to Newcomers to Canada by assessing their needs, developing settlement plans, and making referrals that will ultimately assist in reaching the settlement and integration goals as set out by the client. RAP Workers provide resettlement assistance services to Government-Assisted Refugees (GARs) under the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP). The program is aimed to deliver immediate and essential RAP support services to eligible clients that range from airport reception all that way though to locating and securing permanent accommodations.
The ideal candidate would demonstrate the following:
-Post-secondary degree in Human/Social Services or an equivalent combination of education and experience
-Understanding and sensitivity to issues affecting immigrant and refugee communities
-Ability to work effectively with other service providers and community partners
-Amazing communication skills: written, verbal, and non-verbal
-Demonstrated cross cultural communication skills and knowledge of community resources
-Comfortable with database, word processing, use internet, email, and other common computer applications
-Well-developed interview, analytical, and problem-solving skills
-Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
-Ability to keep accurate records and carry out duties with a degree of independence
-Fluency in additional languages will be given preference specifically Dari and/or Pashto, Arabic, Tigrinya, or Swahili
-Willing to work on evenings/weekends and travel if needed
For full job description please visit: https://mjmcinc.ca/careers
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Type of Community or Social Service
- Settlement services for new immigrants
Work Setting
- Community or neighbourhood centre
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Culturally diverse groups
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