Job Description

JOB POSTING

Settlement Worker

- Bengali Speaking

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Program

(Contract FT until March 31, 2026)

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or status.


We are searching for a full-time School Settlement Worker in our SWIS program to provide settlement information and referral services to immigrants and refugees while located in designated schools in Scarborough.



If you want to your skills, experience, and talents to an organization that is making a difference in the lives of newcomers then this is the opportunity for you!

Why join us?

We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun!

What do we offer?

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive dental and health packages, paid sick time, learning and development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and a great workplace culture.

What you will be doing:

Provide assessment, information and orientation services to newcomer youth and parents in a school setting Assist newcomers to develop personalized settlement plans and facilitate referrals and access to services in the community Provide case management and supportive counselling to school youth and parents Organize, plan and implement group activities to address the needs of newcomer youth in schools Plan service delivery in cooperation with the host schools, community organizations and SWIS Manager Participate in regular program, team, community and regional meetings Develop and implement community outreach plans to promote CCS programs and services Maintain and update all client information in a customized database Prepare and submit timely statistical and progress reports as required Participate on agency committees and special projects as assigned Participate in agency fundraising activities as deemed appropriate and necessary Perform other duties as assigned

What are we looking for?

Social Service Work diploma or Social Work degree from a recognized institution or equivalent training in community work sectors Excellent oral and written skills in English and Bengali. Minimum of 2 years' work experience in the settlement and/or community work sectors. Knowledge of community resources available in Scarborough as well as Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board systems Ability to work independently in an off-site, multi-location work environment with minimum supervision while ensuring regular communication with SWIS Program Manager and team Demonstrated interview, assessment, analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to build and maintain strong, ongoing partnerships with schools and community agencies Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point). Proficient in Google platforms (slack, forms, surveys, meet etc.), virtual meeting tools, social media Clear, mandatory Vulnerable Sector Screening - Police Reference Check

Location:

Scarborough

Compensation:

$30.54 to $33.02 based on experience

Hours of work:

35 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends as required

How to apply:

Please refer to the CCS job portal on https://ccs.sutihr.com/jobs requisition code T551

Application Deadline:

Available until filled



CCS is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities to consider working with and for CCS.



Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact hr@ccscan.ca for assistance.



We strongly encourage all those who are interested to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement!