Settlement Case Manager

Regular travel throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley is required to support service delivery at various locations.
Term:  Temporary, Full-Time

Hours:

35 hours per week

Shift:  Monday to Friday, evenings and weekends depending on program needs. Weekend availability is required with a minimum commitment of one day per weekend each week.

Start Date:

As soon as possible
End Date:  December 31, 2027; possibility of extension with continued funding
Salary:  $61,692.02 annually

Reports To:

Manager, Newcomer Services
Competitive vacation and paid sick time
Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Extensive Employee assistance program
Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

* Some benefits may vary based on employment terms
Nature & Scope   The Newcomer Services Program at YMCA fosters connections, promotes integration, and provides essential resources for individuals aiming to thrive in their new country. The program includes a variety of services such as Canadian Citizenship Preparation, Canadian Fitness Connection, Self Employment for Newcomers, English Conversation Club, Connect2

Work, Conversations for Life, and Temporary Foreign Workers. These initiatives aim to help newcomers make connections, improve English skills, learn about Canadian culture, and gain employment skills. With a focus on building a supportive community, the YMCA's Newcomer Services Program is a valuable resource for those looking to thrive in their new country.
The Temporary Foreign Workers Program provides crucial resources and services to support temporary foreign workers in Canada, helping them exercise their rights and improve their work experiences. The Settlement Case Manager plays a vital role in managing direct client services, ensuring they are delivered through a holistic and integrated approach. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive one-on-one needs assessments, offering personalized information and orientation sessions, facilitating group workshops including English Conversation Clubs, Socio-Educational and Outreach Events, bridging services, reaching out to clients, developing resources, and building relationships with stakeholders such as employers and consulates.

The Settlement Case Manager also provides emergency assistance and ensures that services are accessible to all temporary foreign workers (TFWs).
This position is integral to meeting all funder requirements and ensuring the successful achievement of the programs’ intended outcomes.
This position involves designing, coordinating, and delivering a variety of programs tailored to the needs of Newcomers. The programs focus on life skills, employability, and personalized settlement support through one-on-one case management. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, resourceful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, with availability for evenings and weekends.
Passion for helping newcomers integrate into their communities and succeed is essential. Program delivery will take place at YMCA locations and other locations throughout the Lower Mainland and other areas in the Fraser Valley for program delivery, aiming to assist participants in improving their language skills, connecting with others, exploring career options, seeking employment, and understanding Canadian workplace culture, workers' rights, and responsibilities.
This position is responsible for organizing and delivering a variety of Newcomer Services programs with a focus on Newcomers. The programs developed are structured to support youth, adults, and seniors to build skills for meaningful work experiences, by offering life and employability skills workshops, as well as one-to-one support. The environment is fast-paced and involves weekend and evening work. The incumbent will be resourceful, flexible, and passionate about supporting Newcomers integrating into their new community.

Program delivery happens at the YMCA facilities around the Lower Mainland and other locations. These programs are designed to help participants improve language skills, connect to the community, career exploration, job search, learn about Canadian workplace culture, workers' rights and responsibilities and more.
Major Responsibilities     Conduct comprehensive intake and assessment processes to identify the settlement needs of the newcomers, including…