Settlement Worker in Schools
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
The hourly rate of pay is $37.98 per hour. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- The hourly rate of pay is $37.98 per hour.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Working hours
- 35 hours/week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Temporary Full-time - 35 hours/week
Effective ASAP to March 31, 2027
Burnaby, one of British Columbia's most ethnically diverse urban school districts, is seeking applications for a qualified Settlement Worker interested in a temporary full-time position until March 31, 2027. Fluency in Spanish required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or equivalent in related field, plus a minimum of one year related work experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience with students and families in a K-12 educational setting in B.C., and cross-cultural competency and understanding of child development and youth issues.
- Fluency in English and assigned language(s).
- Thorough knowledge and experience working in a multicultural setting.
- Sound knowledge of negotiation, advocacy skills, conflict resolution and problem solving.
- Thorough knowledge of immigration policies and settlement issues.
- Sound knowledge of community and agency resources.
- Valid BC Driver's License (class 5).
Only those applicants considered for interview will be contacted.
The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.
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Responsibilities
Provide settlement support to students and families in a K–12 school district, drawing on knowledge of immigration and settlement issues. Support families through advocacy, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving, and connections to community and agency resources.
Requirements
Requires a post-secondary degree or equivalent in a related field and at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates must have experience supporting students and families in a British Columbia K–12 setting, cross-cultural competency, fluency in English and Spanish, relevant settlement and community-resource knowledge, and a valid Class 5 BC driver's license.
Skills
- Cross-Cultural Competency
- Student and Family Support
- Child Development
- Youth Issues
- Multicultural Communication
- Negotiation
- Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Immigration Policy Knowledge
- Settlement Support
- Community Resource Knowledge
- Spanish Fluency
- English Fluency
- Class 5 BC Driver's License
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Education
Keywords
- Settlement Worker
- K–12 Education
- Student Support
- Family Support
- Immigration Policies
- Settlement Issues
- Cross-Cultural Competency
- Multicultural Setting
- Child Development
- Youth Issues
- Negotiation
- Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Community Resources
- Agency Resources
- Spanish
- English
- Class 5 BC Driver's License