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Settlement Counsellor
| Competition #: | | 10-191 |
| Job Category: Contract Part Time |
| Number of hours per week: 21 hours/week |
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This is a part-time contract position (21 hours/week).
As a Settlement Counsellor, you work directly with new immigrants and refugees supporting a smooth transition into life in Canada. You evaluate client needs and develop service plans using a case management model. Through your career, you have developed strong interviewing and assessment skills, along with expert knowledge of community resources. As a strong collaborator, you develop partnerships with other service providers, clients and cultural communities to build on the strengths in newly arrived families. You are an insightful teacher of basic life skills and have honed your coaching and counselling skills to maximize success for the clients you support.
Your degree or diploma is Human Services (or equivalent) and 2 years experience with working with newcomers to Canada has prepared you for this rewarding opportunity. Skilled in overcoming any communication barriers that arise, you are able to work with clients to address their needs. You must be fluent in English, Arabic, French and preferably Somali (written and spoken). A valid driver's licence and vehicle are required.
We offer flexibility, and a supportive working environment.
Police Information Check, Intervention Record Check and/or summary of driving record are conditions of employment and the financial responsibility of the candidate.
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Serving and Employing People of
all Faiths and Cultures Since 1961
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| Closing Date: | | August 04, 2010 |
Contact Information
| Municipality: |
Edmonton |
| Address: |
8815 99 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E3V3
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| Fax: (780) 439-3154 |
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