Association for New Canadians (ANC) is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.
Job Title: Settlement Social Worker
Location: St. John’s
Position Type: 1 full-time position until March 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension pending budget approval and operational needs
Closing Date: November 15, 2024
Reporting to the Mental Health and Health Services Manager, the Settlement Social Worker will be responsible for providing newcomer refugee families with immediate essential services to support their transition and settlement into Canada. The Settlement Social Worker will also support newcomer children, youth and families transition into the Canadian school system, and create an environment that is accepting and welcoming of diversity.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive client assessments on the overall health, abilities, and needs of the clients.
- Develop and perform presentations for clients, staff, and community partners.
- Perform social work with individuals/families, and in group settings in office, school and home settings.
- Perform crisis intervention as well as solutions-focused guidance to children and youth experiencing difficulties adjusting (bullying, racism, etc.)
- Refer to and collaborate with different ANC teams and external community partners for a coordinated effort focused on the client’s overall well-being.
- Build client relationships to arrive at a position of trust while respecting religious and cultural backgrounds and addressing specific needs.
- Maintain continuous follow-up with the client to ensure appointments with community resources are met, and client-identified milestones are achieved.
- Maintain case files, statistics, and stakeholder reports according to deadlines.
- Actively participate in local and national committees and workshops to share information and build knowledge of best practices.
- Conduct thorough needs and asset assessments for children and youth with disabilities, identifying their unique challenges, strengths, and support requirements.
- Offer ongoing case management support to address a range of needs, including education, health, therapy, and social integration.
- Facilitate access to specialized services, accommodations, and resources that cater to the specific needs of individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must have a Bachelor of Social Work and be a registered Social Worker.
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity working with a diverse client group.
- Demonstrated social work skills working with clients (children, youth and adults) that may have experienced complex trauma, violence, mental health, and addictions.
- Experience working alongside the school system.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
- Strong communication skills and team-oriented.
- The ability to prioritize referrals and multitask.
- Skilled in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Knowledge of child welfare and community development services.
- Competency in case file management and preparing stakeholder reports.
Conditions of Employment
- Some travel is required
- Valid class 5 driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required
- Flexible to work outside of standard core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm)
- The position is subject to a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
How to Apply
Please upload your cover letter and resume as one PDF or MS Word document to https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/170
Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and 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 to facilitate this recruitment process.
Visit us online at: www.ancnl.ca.
