EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY --SETTLEMENT WORKER

[渥太华华人社区服务中心]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SETTLEMENT WORKER


· Full time position (one year contract)

· 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)

· $43,000 per year


The Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre is a community-based organization funded by different levels of government to provide support to immigrants and refugees in the City of Ottawa since its inception in 1975.


We are looking for a settlement worker to assist Chinese-speaking immigrants in the following areas:

1. Answer inquiries on community and government services and programs
2. Conduct needs assessment and make appropriate referrals
3. Assist clients in accessing needed social, legal and health services
4. Provide short-term counselling support for clients with legal, immigration interpersonal or mental health issues

The settlement worker reports to the Manager of Client Services Department


Qualifications:

1. University degree in social sciences, preferably in counselling, social work or psychology
2. Previous experience working with newcomers and Chinese immigrants
3. Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills
4. Fluency in English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) is essential
5. Has a valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle

To apply, please forward your resume, by mail or email to:


Rupert Yeung

Manager, Client Services Department

Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre

381 Kent St., Suite 4003

Ottawa, ON.

K2P 2A8

Email: rupert.yeung@occsc.org


Application Deadline: Oct. 19, 2014