SWIS Worker Jan2024

Coquitlam School District invites applications from individuals for the position of Settlement Worker (Mandarin and English speaking and writing). As the third largest school district in the province, we are located within a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The school district has a population of 32,000 students with approximately 4400 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff. Our district values a coordinated, collaborative approach to working with our students, parents, community partners, the public, and employee groups. As one of Canada's best employers (Forbes, 2023), School District 43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honour each person's unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, culture, races, abilities, and intersectionality.

The Settlement Worker reports to a District Administrator/ Designate (School Administrator/ Designate when working in a school). Responsibilities include liaising with immigrant students and families to assess, prioritize, and accommodate newcomer needs through orientation, information, and referrals, and then providing feedback to the schools about the work done with their families.

Required Knowledge and Skills :

A 2-year diploma in child/youth care from a recognized college/institution or completion of two years of university course work in Psychology or Sociology or other relevant subject areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Up to one (1) year of directly related experience.

Knowledge of the Canadian and cross culture issues and an understanding of problems, concerns and strengths in these traditions, and the communication and interpersonal skills to assist with the bridging of cultures.

Knowledge of the processes of acculturation. Ability to adapt to changing situations and to develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, staff, and community members.

A valid Class 5 BC Driver's License. Business use of personal vehicle required.

Oral and written fluency in English plus Mandarin is mandatory.

We offer an attractive benefit package which includes, MSP, life insurance, extended health, dental, pension (MPP) and a long term-disability plan. Current salary is $33.28/hour - 37.5 hours a week.

To apply, please click on the following link and create a user account/profile. https://ejp.sd43.bc.ca/postings/Account/Login

SD43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honour each person’s unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities, and intersectionality.”

All applicants are advised that they must sign a release to permit a criminal record check prior to confirmation of hiring. We appreciate your interest but regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.