Wrap Around Support Worker - Spanish Speaking
Wrap Around Support Worker - Spanish Speaking
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Job Description
Job Title: Wrap Around Support Worker SpanishSpeaking
Status: Regular fulltime (Union position)
Number of Vacancies:1
Wage:$29.17 $33.49 (Starting at $29.17/hr)
Grid:12
Hours: 35 Hours/Week
Schedule:Monday to Friday 9 am 4:30pm)
Start Date:April 1 2025
End Date:March 31 2027
Date Posted:March 13 2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Please note that internal applicants must apply byMarch21 2025internal applications received after this date will not beconsidered as internal and seniority will not apply. Position will remain openuntil filled.
Opportunity
As aWrap Around Support Workeryou willprovide individualized and family based support to the vulnerable RefugeeClaimant CUEAT visa holders and refugee newcomers in the Surrey and Deltacommunities with the crucial role in providing comprehensive support to refugeeclaimant asylum seekers and other refugee clients. This includes managingprereferral eligibility assessments intake eligibility verification andfacilitating wraparound support plans encompassing housing emergencyhousing paperwork completion and labor market support.
The Key Areas of Responsibility are:
- Conduct intake assessments to determine eligibility for services and support
- Responds to client referrals by outlining the program eligibility and services;
- Conducts client intake of eligible clients including Service Consent or provides information on and referrals to other community service providers resources and professionals as required;
- Conducts assessment of client needs assets and capacities through interviewing clients preparing case histories;
- Plans prepares and conducts workshops encouragement and support (individual service);
- Develop individualized wraparound support plans for clients addressing diverse needs with a focus on housing emergency housing paperwork completion and labor market support.
- Coordinate and implement support services to ensure clients wellbeing and successful integration into the community.
- Provides emotional support cultural brokerage and feedback to clients including crisis response and intervention;
- Develops service/action plans that ensure that are integrated and holistic;
- Collaborate with clinical counseling services to identify clients in need and facilitate appropriate referrals.
- Maintain communication with counseling services to monitor and support clients progress.
- Maintains related records and statistics. Produces reports including intake progress and discharge in accordance with established policies and guidelines;
- Liaises with other community service providers professionals to coordinate services and to ensure that interests of clients are considered in decisions affecting them.;
- Accompanies clients to meetings and appointments as needed;
- Adheres to agency policies and procedures and standards of practice;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualified Candidates will possess:
- Bachelors Degree in related human/social service field; and one 1 years recent settlement services related work experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the needs and issues of refugee claimants CUEAT Visa Holder and refugees in Canada;
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant community resources programs and services;
- Demonstrated recent experience in conducting client needs assessments with vulnerable refugee populations and implementing a holistic service or action plan;
- Ability to speak/read/write English and one of the contract languages at a professional level (Dari/Pashto Punjabi Arabic or Spanish/French)
- Knowledge of the community agencies services and resources especially in the communities of Surrey and Delta;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently problem solve with confidence to ensure effective service provision;
- Demonstrated ability of using online communication platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams;
- Strong networking skills as well as verbal & written communication skills including the ability to present information to multicultural groups;
- Demonstrated ability to provide support to the target service users in the event of workplace safety or employment standards violation and other relevant legal assistance;
- Knowledge in the areas of federal and provincial immigration programs and processes;
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team and interdepartmental teams;
- Intermediate to advanced level user of MS Office Internet and email applications.
A Criminal Record Check is a requirement of employment.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To apply please upload your resume and cover letter asseparate attachments. As part of the application process you will beprompted to complete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions areanswered.
To view all opportunities at DIVERSEcity visit INFORMATION:
This position is based in our Surrey office and is a blendof remote and inperson services. DIVERSEcity has implemented new safetyprocedures for inoffice and inperson work to view our safety plan pleasevisit will be provided with the training and equipment to safely carry outtheir duties ensuring the best protection for our staff and clients.
A comprehensive job description will be provided to allcandidates shortlisted for interviews.
DIVERSEcity is committed to employment equity and encouragesapplications from people of all gender identities and expressions persons withdisabilities Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons withdisabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of theapplication and hiring process may contact our HR department at(. Any personal information provided will be maintained inconfidence.
About DIVERSEcity
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registeredcharity devoted to helping newcomers. For 40 years we have focused on providingspecialized services newcomers to find employment learn English find housingdeal with family challenges work through mental health issues and accessmedical care. DIVERSEcity is a clientcentred organization committed to qualityand accountability. We value growth respect integrity and learn more about DIVERSEcity visit us at thank all applicants for their interest in thisopportunity; however only those selected for an interview will becontacted.
Employment Type
Hourly
