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Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS): Temporary - English & Other Languages required
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June 01, 2024
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School District #36 (Surrey)
Job details
Full time position to March 31, 2025 <p> (with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability) <p>Position requiring fluency (ability to read, write, and speak) in one or more of the following languages: English and Swahili <p> English and Kinyarwanda <p> English and Ukrainian Working as a Settlement Worker supporting the respective communities, you must be fluent in at least one of the languages as indicated above. <p>The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q? c?? y? - Katzie, the q'wa:n??'?n? - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.<p>Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.<p>Surrey Schools, recipient of the BC Top Employers and Canada's Greenest Employer awards, is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.<p>Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) assist immigrants, refugees, and other eligible clients with immediate needs for settling in Canada and with ongoing integration into Canadian society. The primary focus of settlement workers in schools is to facilitate integration and settlement of newcomer families. SWIS specialize in supporting students with their transition to the education system, provide orientation, needs assessment, routine follow up, cross-cultural connection activities, and referrals.<p>This position will focus on supporting immigrant students facing settlement/resettlement challenges and provide support with mental health and well-being, language proficiency, cultural adjustment, isolation, discrimination, finances, high school completion, and pathways to post-secondary<p>The Settlement Workers reports to the Manager, Surrey Schools Welcome Centre.<p>Shift times may vary, and position may include split shifts and evening work. This position follows the district school schedule regarding spring, winter, and summer breaks. <p>TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts settlement needs assessment, action planning, and provides referrals.<p> Provides settlement consultation (education system, transition to life in Canada, health and well-being, housing, community resources etc.)<p> Provides specialized programming to children and youth<p> Provides referrals to services, accompaniment, and short-term emotional counselling<p> Works collaboratively with the settlement and school teams to support transition to school for children and youth with complex needs and multiple barriers<p> Provides interpretation and translation, related
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LocationSurrey, BC
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
ApplyToEducation
#2774686
Advertised until
2024-07-31
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