Employment Support Worker (Afghan refugee focused)

Overview

Position Title: Employment Support Worker (Afghan refugee focused)
Language: (Speaking Farsi, Dari or Pashto)
Start Date: September 2024
End date: March 31, 2025
Hourly rate of pay: $27.56/hour
Reports To: Manager, SWIS and Refugee Programs
Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Location: Remote/NYCH sites

Position summary: 

This position will be working with the Afghan refugee community in providing employment support services to help clients with their short-term employment needs.  This position will also work with the NYCH’s other internal employment related programs and to better support clients with their long-term employment needs.

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach in the Afghan refugee community for program participants and connect with other staff for internal referrals
• Carry out initial client assessments, helping clients identify their strengths and assets while exploring their needs and challenges in employment
• Provide one-on-one supportive counselling, and provide information and referrals to Afghan refugees who look for employment opportunities
• Help clients with their short-term employment needs, e.g., resume, cover letter, interviews, etc. and help them understand Canadian workplace culture
• Work with internal employment related programs to better address clients’ long term employment needs
• Refer clients to other external employment programs/services and conduct follow-ups to ensure their needs are met
• Refers clients to mentorship program and networking opportunities to facilitate participants’ learning and connections
• Research and share with clients on professional development opportunities, such as events and workshops, and source resources for clients
• Develop and facilitate workshops for refugees on a range of employment related topics
• Participate in committees and coalitions related to refugee and employment issues
• Maintain and submit records and evaluative data around participant progress and program outcomes
• Participate in team and broader NYCH training and activities as required

Key Competencies, Skills and Characteristics 

• Passion for and demonstrated commitment to supporting Afghan refugees on employment issues
  Strong ethical standards and integrity
• Curiosity for learning, embracing change, encouraging personal and systemic growth
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, and convey ideas to different stakeholder groups, constructively deliver and receive feedback; able to write clear, concise reports
• Ability to demonstrate and contribute to anti-racism/anti-oppression work practices
• Self-awareness, self-development, accountability; ability to model this to others
• Strong ability to work empathetically and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and communities
• Excellent teamwork, networking and partnership development skills

 Education 

• Combination of education and experience in social work and/or career/employment counseling.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Minimum 1 year employment related working experience with newcomers to Canada
• Strong oral and written communication skills in Farsi, Dari or Pashto is a must
• Extensive experience in providing one-on-one support and supportive counselling
• Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating group training sessions
• Knowledge of issues facing newcomers to Canada
• Experience in crisis response and intervention work
• Excellent communication skills in English; other language an asset
• Experience using a variety of software/platforms, knowledge of online tools that enhance services

Additional Requirements 

• A successful clearance of a police reference check will be required
• Candidates will be asked to declare their vaccination status during recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof before or directly upon the start of their employment.

Working Conditions  

• Remote work during pandemic stages where in-person/on-site work is restricted
• Typical working hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional additional hours during evenings/weekends
• Required to travel within the GTA to other NYCH and community sites, network/coalition meetings, conferences, etc. as required (when in-person meetings are safe and permitted).

NYCH is committed to equity and creating a respectful and inclusive work place culture that reflects the broad diversity of communities we work with. This includes people who identify as immigrants, refugees, women, Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQI+, people of colour, and people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

Tagged as: Nonprofit

Compensation

Position Title: Employment Support Worker (Afghan refugee focused)
Language: (Speaking Farsi, Dari or Pashto)
Start Date: September 2024
End date: March 31, 2025
Hourly rate of pay : $27.56/hour
Location: Remote/NYCH sites

How to Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume to the link below by Monday, August26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.:
https://nych.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs/138 
Employment Support Worker – Hiring Committee, North York Community House
Drop off: 255 Ranee Ave, Toronto ON, M6A 2P4, Suite 4 & 5