The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services that enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the broader community.

The Regina Open Door Society is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively seek candidates who share these values and contribute to our diverse community. Our aim is to eliminate barriers to employment, ensuring that all qualified individuals have the opportunity to join our team. Our facilities are fully accessible, accommodating the needs of all individuals.

We are located in the City of Regina on Treaty 4 land, which is recognized as the traditional territory of the nêhiyawak/Cree, Nahkawē/Saulteaux, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

The Regina Open Door Society Inc. is seeking a qualified individual to staff the full-time term position of Community Connection Worker. The start date for this position is October 1, 2024 with the term ending on November 29, 2024

Position Summary

This position works in close cooperation with Regina Open Door Society programs, the primary mandate of this position is to increase the awareness and engagement of Regina's diverse organizations in the process of supporting newcomers' settlement. The position reports to the Manager of Settlement Family and Community Services Unit and Welcoming Community for Newcomers Team Leader.

Responsibilities

Establish linkages with community organizations and cultural communities to help the Regina Open Door Society build and maintain relationships with other organizations and connect with members of culturally diverse populations.

• Facilitate educational opportunities to community organizations and members of cultural communities
• Provide cross-cultural education to newcomers
• Organize events and facilitate a community dialogue to find ways to provide increase support to
• Organize /facilitate educational/ learning opportunities for mainstream organizations to help them gain increased awareness of the challenges, strengths, contributions and diverse needs of immigrant and refugee families.
• Engage key mainstream organizations to increase their ability to understand the settlement needs of newcomers to identify services and explore ways to build capacity to provide proper supports for immigrant and refugee families.
• Provide support to crucial mainstream organizations to help them become engaged with RODS, cultural communities and participate in the development of culturally appropriate, inclusive services

Desired qualifications/Education

• Post-secondary training in the area of Social Sciences or two to three years related work

experience

• Knowledge of the Regina Community
• Demonstrated maturity, strong sense of responsibility and commitment
• Ability to work cross-cultural setting
• positive attitude,
• effective organizational, communication, time management skills
• Strong workshop facilitation and coaching skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Strong office administration and time management skills
• Strong level of computer proficiency; in particular, robust Microsoft Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel spreadsheet, database, internet/email, scanning skills, Teams, Zoom, social media platforms, etc.

Other Requirements

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Access to a vehicle
• Clean drivers abstract
• Work in person and remotely

Detailed job description/competencies

• Work with community agencies and government departments to assist them in developing culturally appropriate and inclusive services.
• Deliver cultural awareness Workshops to community organizations, employers, educational institutions and government departments
• Build collaborations and partnerships with community organizations to support newcomers' settlement and integration
• Introduce RODS services and programs to community organizations
• Facilitate relevant community agencies and organizations' programs and services to RODS units and clients
• Provide volunteer involvement, opportunities for immigrants and refugees to help them establish links with the broader community.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday. This position will be required to work some evening and weekends. Occasional out of Regina travel required.

All positions at RODS require a clean criminal record/child abuse registry check. There is a cost-shared benefit package and a 3% employer contribution to the Saskatchewan Pension Plan available to the employee with successful completion of a six-month probationary period. The annual salary for this position is $ 42,379.85(24.15 Per hour )

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected for interviews. Please be able to provide three work-related references at the time of your interview. No phone calls, please. Please respond in confidence via: link provided