Vietnamese Association, Toronto requires a full-time Settlement Worker.
Founded in 1972, the Vietnamese Association, Toronto (VAT) developed from a volunteer-based social organization to a not-for-profit multi-service agency committed to providing settlement and adaptation services to all immigrants and helping them integrate and participate successfully into the Canadian society. It provides a wide range of settlement and social services to immigrants.

Settlement Workers

One position available: full-time at 35 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Provide settlement counselling services to clients
• Facilitate appropriate referrals and access to services in the community
• Promote settlement services through communities and outreach to newcomers
• Organize, plan and implement workshops, group orientations and information sessions on employment and settlement related issues to newcomers
• Record daily activities as well as prepare and submit accurate and timely statistical and progress reports to management

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Social Services or a related field
• Strong facilitation, training and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills
• Effective outreaching and networking skills
• Fluent in speaking and writing English and Vietnamese
• Understanding of the Vietnamese culture

Salary and Benefits

full-time position scheduled to work 35 hours per week
$22 per hour
Full dental and drugs benefits after 3 months

Thank you to all applicants for your interest in the position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact: Manh Nguyen at ac.otnorot@ycul. Please send resume and cover letter to: Manh Nguyen, Executive Director Vietnamese Association, Toronto 1364 Dundas St. West Toronto Ontario M6J 1Y2 Email: manh@vatoronto.ca Fax: 416-536-8364
Deadline: February 19, 2010.