Settlement worker - community services

Now hiring: Settlement worker - community services at Archway Community Services in Abbotsford, BC. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. Position status: Permanent employment - Part time.

Job Description

• The candidate must perform administrative and office activities.
• The candidate must appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
• The candidate must assess clients’ relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• The candidate must conduct follow-up assessments.
• The candidate must develop, co-ordinate, and implement the delivery of specific services within the community.
• The candidate must liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• The candidate must refer clients to agencies providing financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, and other services.
• The candidate must process files and paperwork.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
• Equivalent professional experience accepted.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in a community agency to deliver programs, coordinate services, and support individuals and families.
• The candidate must work in a community centre to organize programs, manage facilities, and engage with community members.
• The candidate should work in associations and non-profit organizations, a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a driving record check (abstract).
• The candidate must be able to pass a vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own vehicle.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
• The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.
• The candidate will receive a wellness program, offering financial incentives and resources to support their health and well-being.

How to apply

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• Job reference number #2026-160-02
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?