Community Engagement Coordinator- Claresholm (30Hrs Per Week)

CALGARY CATHOLIC IMMIGRATION SOCIETY POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Community Engagement Coordinator- Claresholm (30hrs per week) Responsible to: CDIS Director & FCIS Team Lead Division: Community Development Integration Services & SARI Date Revised: March 2020 We're looking for a highly motivated, community minded individual to help build community capacity in laying the foundation for an inclusive and welcoming Claresholm through community development principles such as increasing the ability of individuals and groups to influence issues that affect them and their communities through sustainable networks and inclusionary practices. Known for our focus on servicing newcomers ‐ and our innovative and collaborative community partnerships – Committed to the communities of Southern Alberta, our Immigration services is client and community focused proudly providing services to over 8,000 clients each year Functional Statement: The Community Engagement coordinator will collaborate with various groups, service providers and community members to identify key issues or challenges facing new Canadians using a community‐based research model and devise practical approaches to foster integration through the building of community capacity. Duties & Responsibilities: Develop and deliver Community Based Action project. Develop and implement a community engagement action plan research Organize, Plan and Facilitate community meetings and events Facilitate group sessions Creation and development of a Welcoming Claresholm community committee organizing and coordinating community inclusionary partnerships. Provide capacity‐building for community agencies, cultural associations, clubs, and social/ethno‐specific media Work closely with EDO in meeting the project’s mandate Facilitate, event planning, organize and collaborate with community stakeholders Collect, analyze and report data pertaining to the project Write reports including a final evaluation report To engage and work with multiple stakeholders in the communities in order to facilitate access and support for integration of immigrant newcomers in the community. Promotion, marketing and maintenance of the project Website Qualifications/Competencies: Related post‐secondary degree Social Work Experience in working with diverse cultures Facilitating Advisory committees and community stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that will facilitate a coordinated approach to welcoming and settling immigrants in the community. Promoting community, public and educational events, that foster inclusion of immigrants in the community Engage and support ethno‐ cultural organizations participation within the community Excellent communication skills Facilitation skills, groups, meetings Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Office. Ability to work well with a team Knowledge of settlement needs and issues willingness to learn new technologies is essential. background in social research, immigration studies or related field is an asset. Other position Particulars: This position works locally under the direction of the High River/Okotoks FCIS Offices A vehicle is required Please submit a cover letter with your resume and the names of three references, saved as a single document to [email protected]. Deadline for receipt of applications is June 10th, 2020. This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check. CCIS is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Only applicants granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest. March 2020 .

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