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Settlement Counsellor
| Competition #: | | 10-199 |
| Job Category: Part Time |
| Number of hours per week: 17.5 hours/week |
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This is a part-time position (17.5 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 in Human Services (or equivalent) and 2 years experience working with newcomers to Canada has prepared you for this rewarding opportunity. Skilled in multiple languages, you are able to overcome any communication barriers that arise. With your own vehicle and valid driver's licence, you will comfortably transport groups of clients and their luggage.
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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