Central Okanagan Public Schools (School District No.23),Kelowna BC, provides education services to 22,000 students in the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake Country and the Regional District of Central Okanagan.
We invite applications for the position of : Family Settlement Worker in Schools - Temporary - Full-Time Temporary Full-Time Family Settlement Worker in Schools Family SWIS (District zones - Central, Westside, Rutland, and Mission & Lake Country)Pay Grade 9 - Job #0921 - $31.
89 / Hour as of July 1 / 2024Thirty-five (35) hours per week, ten (10) months of the year with layoffs occurring during the Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks.
Under the supervision of the Director of Instruction - Settlement Services and International Education, Family SWIS will work with the district and community partners to provide services in schools and community to all newcomers.
Family SWIS will deliver a variety of evidence and intervention strategies to enhance the student's cultural competencies, social emotional learning and wellbeing, encourage regular attendance and grade transition, plan and implement relevant prevention programs in conjunction with teachers and school staff, create the settlement assessment plans with goals and timelines, provide information about schools, organize and facilitate a variety of school and school settlement related events and workshops, make referrals to community agencies and support programs.
Family SWIS will maintain files and record regarding services provided to students including information required for regular reporting.
Given the unique nature of this position, Family Settlement Worker's start and stop times may vary from time to time within the hours of 8 : 00 am and 8 : 00 pm.
Applicants must have : Post-secondary degree or equivalent in human relations, social sciences, teaching, counselling or social work, plus a minimum of one-year related work experience in a multicultural setting;
Must be fluent (oral and written) in one of the following languages (Spanish, Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa ) Completion of required Health & Safety training.
The following would be considered an asset : Demonstrated experience with students and families in a K-12 educational setting in B.
- C., and cross- cultural competency and understanding of child development and Family issues; Thorough knowledge of immigration policies and settlement issues;
- Thorough knowledge of community and agency resources; Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team under minimum supervision;
- Knowledge of MS Office and Database. Valid B.C. Driver's License (Class 5); Applicants will be expected to be trained in : MyEd Level 1 and Level 2;
- TrueNorth and WEST; iCare and other as required. Complete the required Health and Safety courses We thank all applicants for their interest;
however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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