REPORTS TO: Youth Manager & Risk Management Officer
WORK HOURS:35 hours/week (in-person)
JOB TYPE: 6 Months with possible renewal
RATE OF PAY:$28 per hour
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre (DBNC) is a leading, inclusive, welcoming, proactive, community-inspired agency. It is the organization that the community chooses because it meets their diverse and changing needs through empowerment, partnerships, active listening, engagement, and leadership
DEI STATEMENT:
We uphold and advance principles of diversity, equity and inclusion across the organization – every individual that engages with DBNC feels that their diverse perspectives, experiences and cultures are valued. Safe spaces and opportunities are created for all to voice their thoughts respectfully, to learn and develop a deeper understanding of one another.
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Program Coordinator/ Manager, the Settlement Worker in School is responsible for identifying the client’s settlement and/or educational needs, assets (skills, abilities, life experiences) and settlement/educational objectives. The incumbent creates and provides a Settlement Plan with realistic timelines and specific actions to be taken with estimated start and completion dates
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify the client’s settlement and/or educational needs, assets (skills, abilities, life experiences) and settlement/educational objectives
- Implement steps and actions to achieve each objective
- Provide resources and services, including referrals to internal and external services
- Refer client to provincial and territorial government supports, organizations, providing specialized services and other relevant information
- Create and provide a Settlement Plan with realistic timelines and specific actions to be taken, with estimated start and completion dates
- Identify common trends and needs within the school’s newcomer community to provide recommendation to the staff on how to better meet those needs and to enhance program planning and provide evidence of program impact.
- Record and submit monthly reports on time
- Complete and submit timesheets, program expenses/receipts, and other administrative forms on a timely basis
- Enter and maintain client information into the database system CRM
- Inform supervisor of whereabouts as requested
- Attend internal/external staff meetings and staff training as required.
- Provide appropriate referrals both internally and externally
- Ensure up to date information and referral is provided
- Ensure effective referral with follow-up and outcomes
- Facilitate/conduct group information sessions for newcomers on community services and school related topics
- Conversation Circles will be conducted to build up newcomers’ confidence, improving their pronunciation and vocabulary, and learning life skills
- Attend and support at Parent-teacher interviews, kindergarten registration, open houses, school councils, and other school programming.
- Communicate with school staff at all levels (teachers and/or principals)
- Support School Board initiatives including focus groups, parent literacy conferences, and immunization screening
- Conduct WOW/iFUN Orientation in conjunction with ESL Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Principals, and other SWIS.
- Create/Facilitate Welcome Clubs/Ethnicity Groups, to provide a sense of belonging for newcomer youth.
QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE):
- Completion of post-secondary education: diploma or degree in Social Work or a related field or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
- Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in settlement work or community work
- Fluency in Arabic, Dari, and Pashto is required. Knowledge of additional languages is considered an asset.
- Experience in a school environment is an asset
- Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Effective English language communication skills both oral and written
- Ability to work with school personnel in meeting the needs of newcomer students and their families
- Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of accuracy in data collection
- Strong computer skills in Windows, MS Word, Email, and the Internet
- Mandatory police check – completed within the last six months
- Driver’s license and access to a vehicle (an asset)
Interested applicants should submit a resume quoting reference number: 026-039 by September 15th, 2026
[email protected]
OR mail at
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie Rd. Suite 103, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9
DBNC thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre is an equal-opportunity employer. No phone calls please
Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) will be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening as a part of the final step in the hiring process.
DBNC is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and DBNC Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
Personal information provided through the DBNC recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with DBNC. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).
