Farsi Speaking Outreach Worker

at  Family Services York Region

Family Services York Region (FSYR) is a not-for-profit mental health agency providing counselling and outreach support services to individuals, couples, families, groups and communities across York Region. FSYR is accredited through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation and is committed to being an inclusive and equitable organization. Through our diverse staff group, FSYR offers culturally sensitive services in over ten different languages. FSYR is the host agency for the Rainbow Network and is 2SLGBTQ+ positive. FSYR acknowledges that we are located on the lands of our closest First Nations neighbor the Chippewas of Georgina Island and we are committed to work together with our partners and communities to continue to educate ourselves and contribute in any way possible to supporting our First Nations neighbours and communities.
FSYR recognizes that it is through the skills, enthusiasm and dedication of our staff that we achieve our vision of connected communities, healthy relationships and resilience in people. FSYR is a learning and teaching organization that offers its staff a comprehensive benefit package including health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, generous vacation and personal leave time, regular training opportunities and professional development funding, and a supportive work environment with regular supervision.

We are hiring a Farsi Speaking Outreach Worker to join our team! The Outreach Worker is responsible for promoting and providing services and information primarily to the Farsi speaking community in York Region. These include:

• Women’s support and parenting groups
• Supportive counselling
• Case management
• Presentations and workshops

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience working in a clinical setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent through education and work experience.
• Demonstrated connections with various cultural communities and ability to perform outreach and engagement functions with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of issues related to domestic violence and sexual abuse/assault.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work remotely from home with internet capacity and in the office, as required, and travel within York Region.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• An energetic and welcoming personality with ability to be versatile, flexible and a team player.
• A satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Valid driver’s license and use of reliable vehicle.
• Fluency in Farsi is required.
  To build a strong and representative workforce, we are committed to seeking candidates who will contribute to a caring and inclusive culture. We encourage applications from members of communities that are underrepresented - including but not limited to members of BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and all people who identify as women. If you require accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact notify Human Resources to make your needs known in advance

• Women’s support and parenting groups
• Supportive counselling
• Case management
• Presentations and workshop