Settlement Worker

• May 2019 - Present

- Support a variety of newcomers in the process of settlement including family sponsorships, sponsored refugees, refugee claimants, permanent residents, international students, migrant workers - Assess client's needs, strengths and skills to support integration into Canadian society- Provide clients with access to services including: housing, employment, schooling for clients & their children, as well as connecting clients with social assistance, skills upgrading training, language… - Support a variety of newcomers in the process of settlement including family sponsorships, sponsored refugees, refugee claimants, permanent residents, international students, migrant workers - Assess client's needs, strengths and skills to support integration into Canadian society- Provide clients with access to services including: housing, employment, schooling for clients & their children, as well as connecting clients with social assistance, skills upgrading training, language training, health & legal services- Assist clients to understand options and develop action plans for future settlement needs- Advocate for and provide education on rights and responsibilities in Canadian society Show more Show less

Resource Development Coordinator

• Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

- Identified and engaged key stakeholders and community members in local poverty reduction efforts- Developed a case for support and wrote funding inquiry letters to various charitable foundations- Coordinated grant requests, completed research and wrote proposals for large funding requests- Implemented and compiled evaluation surveys of roundtable members and partner agencies

Community Engagement Facilitator

• Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

- Conducted volunteer recruitment, oversaw screening and training process and completed program placements- Conducted outreach to community partners and the general public to promote volunteer opportunities and fundraising initiatives- Delivered public education presentations on CCVT programs and services, organized trainings for volunteers that were trauma-informed and highlighted the unique needs of refugees and newcomers- Facilitated volunteer placements with clients including… - Conducted volunteer recruitment, oversaw screening and training process and completed program placements- Conducted outreach to community partners and the general public to promote volunteer opportunities and fundraising initiatives- Delivered public education presentations on CCVT programs and services, organized trainings for volunteers that were trauma-informed and highlighted the unique needs of refugees and newcomers- Facilitated volunteer placements with clients including Befriending matches, Youth Mentorship matches, English and Citizenship tutoring requests- Built relationships with United Way corporate donors and businesses for fundraising initiatives including securing silent auction donations and event sponsorships- Led planning, logistics and coordination of annual fundraising gala including tracking ticket purchases, designing event program and promotional material and acting as a liaison for special guests - Developed proposal and guidelines for a Speaker's Bureau to promote the impact of CCVT's services within the local community Show more Show less

Practicum Student

• Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

- Conducted shelter intakes and orientation sessions- Facilitated and created workshops on searching for housing, budgeting, social assistance etc.- Assisted residents in service planning, finding affordable housing, registering for ESL courses, completing immigration paperwork and work permit applications- Contributed to planning and implementation of Women's Wellness Program- Supported children's after-school program and child-minding activities - Performed duties related… - Conducted shelter intakes and orientation sessions- Facilitated and created workshops on searching for housing, budgeting, social assistance etc.- Assisted residents in service planning, finding affordable housing, registering for ESL courses, completing immigration paperwork and work permit applications- Contributed to planning and implementation of Women's Wellness Program- Supported children's after-school program and child-minding activities - Performed duties related to shelter operations including apartment checks, basic items distribution, providing information to residents- Gained knowledge on Canada's refugee determination process and immigration system Show more Show less

Program Support, International Operations

• Aug 2014 - May 2016

Community Services Assistant

• Dec 2010 - Aug 2014

English Language Assistant

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

- Promoted learning English as a second language - Managed small groups of students (elementary grades 1-6)- Created fun, interactive activities that supported key themes of classroom curriculum- Led conversational sessions for students during lunch- Collaborated with English teacher on lesson plans and activities

Community Development Officer (Volunteer)

• Jan 2008 - Mar 2008

- Organized and led workshops addressing social issues facing youth in community- Created 'Youth Skills Summit' for teens and young adults to encourage community involvement, goal setting and promote leadership- Completed needs assessments in collaboration with local community members- Worked with youth centre staff and participants to increase involvement with area schools- Met with local businesses to establish advertising and sponsorship opportunities with youth centre

Assistant Manager

• Sep 2007 - Jan 2008

Sales Associate (Volunteer)

• Oct 2005 - Sep 2007