Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS)
The Multicultural Centre of the Yukon (MCY) is a division of the Yukon Tourism Education Council (YTEC). MCY is a provider of community settlement services with a holistic approach to community development. We provide programs and services in the Yukon for immigrants of culturally diverse and ethnic backgrounds.
OVERVIEW
The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Program offers school-based settlement services by providing newcomer students (elementary or high school) and their families with information and support on issues related to integration into the new community. This includes information on schools, education, community resources, and family resources - immigration, language training, health services, family support, transportation, recreation housing and employment. SWIS workers responsibilities include connecting with immigrant students and their families, collaborating with teachers to ensure that the needs of immigrant students are addressed and acting as a liaison between the schools and the parents of the immigrant students.
Deadline for applications: Until filled
Start Date: July 21, 2025 (flexible)
Job designation: Permanent Full-time
Hours: 35 hours/week
Salary: $30/hour
NOTE: Anyone who is legally eligible to work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
- Establish and maintain contact with immigrant students and their families in order to determine their needs.
- Provide information and orientation about Canadian culture, service systems, and the Yukon Education system to immigrant families in order to enhance the settlement process.
- Facilitate communication between schools, students, parents and community agencies.
- Meet with school staff, counsellors, ELL teachers, and school based teams as required.
- Assist the SWIS Coordinator with programming needs.
- Assists parents and students with filling out a variety of forms as required.
- Serves as an instructor for the MCY Youth Academy Kindergarten to Grade 7 After School Program.
- Serves as an instructor for the MCY Youth Academy Kindergarten to Grade 7 and Grade 8 to Grade 12 Summer Program.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent degree preferred
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of parents, children, volunteers, professionals, community members, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Broad knowledge of the school system and a willingness to gain an understanding of Yukon Education policies and procedures
- High proficiency with computer programs
- Fluent in English (LINC Level 6+ desired)
- Fluency in a settlement language other than English is an asset.(Tagalog, Arabic, Mandarin, Punjabi, Hindii, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish)
- Ability to work well independently and as a team member
- Effective written and oral communication skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Valid Class 5 Yukon driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Must obtain a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
- Some travel to the communities is required
For more information and/or to submit a resume please contact:
Dustin Heffner
MCY Youth Academy Coordinator
Multicultural Centre of the Yukon
4141D 4th Avenue, Whitehorse
[email protected]
+1 867 334 5899