Settlement Worker - Community Services (CSJ) at Skills For Change Metro

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

17.6

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workshop Coordination, Event Facilitation, Administrative Support, Data Entry, Client Database Management, Marketing Material Development, Social Media Content Creation, Outreach, Reporting, Confidentiality

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Settlement Worker - Community Services (Canada Summer Jobs) - 2 Positions PROGRAM: Newcomer Services COMPANY: Skills for Change LOCATION: 1345 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto ON REPORTS TO: Manager, Newcomer Services CONTRACT TYPE: Contract (8 weeks) HOURS: 35 hours per week (Monday- Friday, with occasional evening and/or weekend hours) RATE: $ 17.60 START DATE: May 19, 2025 END DATE: July 14, 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: With 42 years of operations, Skills for Change is a highly respected non-profit charity with a province wide reputation for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment. We offer a range of accelerated programs including mentoring, employment, settlement, language training together with specialized programs for skilled trades, women, and youth. We have 5 locations across the GTA and serve 16,000 clients annually. We believe we are in the best position to provide thought leadership through evidence-based programming, impact stories and proactive policy advocacy using knowledge mobilization products. The Settlement Worker - Community Services will… SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Assist Staff with Workshop Coordination and Delivery. * Support the planning, preparation, and facilitation of newcomer workshops, ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement. Participate in Community Events for Newcomers. * Represent the organization at local events across the city, helping to promote programs and connect newcomers with available resources. * Provide Administrative Support. * Handle general administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and responding to inquiries to maintain efficient program operations. Update and Maintain Client Database. * Ensure accurate and timely entry of client information, maintain confidentiality, and generate reports as needed. * Develop Marketing and Promotional Materials. Create flyers, social media content, and other outreach materials to promote newcomer programs and events. * Develop Marketing Content Reflecting Newcomer Success Stories for Social Media. * Collect and highlight inspiring newcomer success stories to create engaging posts that showcase program impact and foster community engagement. REQUIREMENTS: * College diploma in Social Service Worker or a related field; * And/or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution; * Applicants must have reached the age of 15 and not yet reached the age of 30 upon commencement of employment. * Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. * International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program * Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

The Settlement Worker will assist in coordinating and facilitating newcomer workshops while representing the organization at community events. They are also responsible for administrative tasks, maintaining client databases, and creating promotional content for social media.