Are you wanting to get engaged in a meaningful way to help refugees? Do you have the patience that is needed to walk them step by step through anything and everything that they will need to know about Saskatoon, Canada: our way of life, our government services, and our opportunities? Global Gathering Place is hiring to do just this, please apply if you have experience with newcomers and this interests you!
The Program Facilitator is part of a team which is responsible for:
– Welcoming and registering new clients to GGP
– Assisting clients with forms and documents and navigating the various systems
– Accurately assesses clients current situation and immediate settlement and integration needs and refers them to appropriate programs and/or services within GGP and the wider community
– Providing on-going support to clients
– Staying up to date on referrals
– Creating, updates, and delivers program content
– Maintaining database and file management systems to track current program participants, program enrollment, and program resources
– Producing accurate monthly reports
Qualifications:
– A University degree in the humanities, social sciences, or related area
– A minimum of two (2) years working in the human service field with program planning and delivery
– Experience and commitment to promoting environments where diversity in background, thought and practice is welcomed and valued
– Cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to newcomers
– Superior communication, organization, and presentation skills
– Advanced MS Office skills, internet applications and database software
– Ability to prepare monthly/quarterly reports to meet guidelines
– The ability to speak another language is an asset
– A valid Class 5 Drivers License in good standing order
– A clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
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