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Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) Settlement Worker

Leave Cover – 3 Month Term Contract
with Salary Range starting at $23.14 per hour, 37.5 hours per week**

Charlottetown, PE

**Salary based on applicant experience and qualifications

Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA), a not-for-profit settlement support organization, is seeking a AIP Settlement Worker (Term Leave Cover – 3 Month Contract) to join us on our mission of building a welcoming and inclusive province by bringing diverse groups together and empowering newcomers to build a future in PEI.

Why Join IRSA?

You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of newcomers, enriching our communities through programming or case management supports, while having fun and joining a team of like-minded individuals in the process!

For all that work, you will also be compensated with:

• Market Competitive Wages
• Matching Group RRSP program up to 5%
• Group Health Benefits Coverage & Free Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Time-Off programs for work-life balance (3 weeks paid vacation possible after a year)
• Paid Sick Time (Up to 12 days a year)

What’s the Job?

As an AIP Settlement Worker working with our Employment Assistance Services (EAS) team, your primary duties will be assisting AIP designated employers and their newcomer employees with settlement and integration support through the Atlantic Immigration Program.

You will assist employers with the AIP process, detailing the mandatory steps and providing information on their rights and responsibilities throughout. You will also help support employers with education on settlement needs and host information sessions.

For our Newcomer clients, you will ensure their understanding of the entire process by providing information on their rights & responsibilities and help them complete needs assessments for their settlement plans. Follow up and support will be provided with the goal of their successful integration into the local community and a positive employment experience for both parties.

This role collaborates across departments to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote IRSA’s vision, mission and core values.

Responsibilities:

• Assists employers & newcomers with the AIP process
• Provides information to all parties on their respective responsibilities and corresponding rights throughout the AIP program
• Helps complete viable settlement plans in collaboration with the newcomer clients and employers.
• Educates employers on settlement needs in general, and specifically for identified clients.
• Collaborates with regional settlement agencies who have existing AIP support teams
• Facilitates job-preparation workshops, and supports the development of professional resume building, job search, and interview skills.

What skills or qualifications will help me succeed?

Case work requires patience, empathy, cultural competence, excellent communication, digital skills, networking, language skills.

The following list of skills would also be considered assets:

• You have a post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or a related discipline, with a minimum of 1-year experience in role (or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience)
• Ability to communicate in other languages would be considered an asset
• Previous experience working in non-profit organization and/or non-government organization would be considered an asset

How to Apply

IRSA PEI encourages all qualified people to apply, to help contribute to the further diversification of ideas and support possible for our clients.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@irsapei.ca quoting the job title in the email subject field or drop your application off in person to IRSA PEI – 49 Water Street, Charlottetown, PE.

If you require any further support in the application or interview process, please just let us know how we can accommodate.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.14 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you legally able to work a 37.5 hour work week?

Work Location: In person