Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
(0.8 FTE Full-Time Equivalent)
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Community Settlement Program Coordinator provides settlement related activities and assistance to newcomer individuals and families living in the Family Dynamics settlement service area in Winnipeg. The ultimate goal is to increase clients knowledge of life in Canada and connections to the community services and social networks. The Community Settlement Program Coordinator completes regular and systematic outreach efforts, conducts screening and registration of program participants, plans for Information & Orientation and Community Connections programming, provides information, as well as facilitates access to community resources and connections.
As a representative of Family Dynamics, the person in this position will adopt the mission, philosophy, and values of the agency in all aspects of their work. Clients are to be treated with dignity and respect and assured of confidentiality.
Listed below is a summary of the qualifications and responsibilities of the position; complete job descriptions will be available to the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities and Activities:
- Ensure outreach is regularly and systematically carried out in an active, hands-on, multi-pronged and personal way to connect with and provide support to newcomer families as well as to develop networks and partnerships throughout the service delivery area.
- Plan, develop and deliver/facilitate a variety of programs including conversation circles and others that support settlement efforts of the newcomer families in accordance with program expectations and goals
- Attend, facilitate and support Information & Orientation and Community Connections programs.
- Develop and implement opportunities for cultural bridging and creating community connections.
- Undertake administrative duties including gathering data, program registration and tracking program attendance, compiling case notes when appropriate, completing reports and financial reporting.
- Undertake any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor degree in Human Services field required
- A minimum of 2 years experience working in the settlement sector in a position delivering supportive programs and services
- Demonstrated understanding of the settlement process and of issues relating to the refugee and immigrant experience
At Family Dynamics, your well-being is our priority:
Supporting others also means supporting our team. We have you covered!
- Positive and supportive work environment including active committees:
- Workers Health and Safety;
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and
- Psychological Health and Safety
Benefit plan includes:
Health and dental coverage, Vision, Ambulance and travel insurance life insurance, long-term disability insurance and travel insurance, Company pension plan
Other benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Sick Leave that accumulates upon hire
- Paid Vacation Leave that accumulates upon hire
- Flexibility to adjust work hours with management approval
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
About Family Dynamics
Our mission is to bring programs, partnerships and resources together to empower and strengthen families and communities.
We are an accredited not-for-profit, community-based agency registered as a charity and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We are dedicated to strengthening families and building healthy supportive communities. We provide a variety of programs and services for more than Winnipeg 6,000 families each year.
Our services are available to all Winnipeggers regardless of social or economic circumstances. Most services are delivered in the community in client homes, schools, child care centres and subsidized housing communities.
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
(0.8 FTE Full-Time Equivalent)
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Community Settlement Program Coordinator provides settlement related activities and assistance to newcomer individuals and families living in the Family Dynamics settlement service area in Winnipeg. The ultimate goal is to increase clients knowledge of life in Canada and connections to the community services and social networks. The Community Settlement Program Coordinator completes regular and systematic outreach efforts, conducts screening and registration of program participants, plans for Information & Orientation and Community Connections programming, provides information, as well as facilitates access to community resources and connections.
As a representative of Family Dynamics, the person in this position will adopt the mission, philosophy, and values of the agency in all aspects of their work. Clients are to be treated with dignity and respect and assured of confidentiality.
Listed below is a summary of the qualifications and responsibilities of the position; complete job descriptions will be available to the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities and Activities:
- Ensure outreach is regularly and systematically carried out in an active, hands-on, multi-pronged and personal way to connect with and provide support to newcomer families as well as to develop networks and partnerships throughout the service delivery area.
- Plan, develop and deliver/facilitate a variety of programs including conversation circles and others that support settlement efforts of the newcomer families in accordance with program expectations and goals
- Attend, facilitate and support Information & Orientation and Community Connections programs.
- Develop and implement opportunities for cultural bridging and creating community connections.
- Undertake administrative duties including gathering data, program registration and tracking program attendance, compiling case notes when appropriate, completing reports and financial reporting.
- Undertake any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor degree in Human Services field required
- A minimum of 2 years experience working in the settlement sector in a position delivering supportive programs and services
- Demonstrated understanding of the settlement process and of issues relating to the refugee and immigrant experience
At Family Dynamics, your well-being is our priority:
Supporting others also means supporting our team. We have you covered!
- Positive and supportive work environment including active committees:
- Workers Health and Safety;
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and
- Psychological Health and Safety
Benefit plan includes:
Health and dental coverage, Vision, Ambulance and travel insurance life insurance, long-term disability insurance and travel insurance, Company pension plan
Other benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Sick Leave that accumulates upon hire
- Paid Vacation Leave that accumulates upon hire
- Flexibility to adjust work hours with management approval
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
About Family Dynamics
Our mission is to bring programs, partnerships and resources together to empower and strengthen families and communities.
We are an accredited not-for-profit, community-based agency registered as a charity and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We are dedicated to strengthening families and building healthy supportive communities. We provide a variety of programs and services for more than Winnipeg 6,000 families each year.
Our services are available to all Winnipeggers regardless of social or economic circumstances. Most services are delivered in the community in client homes, schools, child care centres and subsidized housing communities.