community worker

LUSO Community Services is a neighbourhood resource centre dedicated to fostering inclusiveness and well being through the delivery of compassionate, responsive programs and services for individuals experiencing adversity We provide programs and services in the London community for children, youth, families, and seniors of culturally diverse and ethnic backgrounds. *We are seeking a motivated, adaptable, and energetic individual who enjoys working with children, youth, and families in a community environment and demonstrates strong program planning and community engagement skills * POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Connections program provides diverse opportunities for newly arrived newcomer children, youth, adults and families to integrate successfully into their community. The Community Connections Worker will support newcomers by helping them connect with community resources, build networks, and navigate their settlement journey. The role involves working with diverse groups, including children, youth, adults, and families to deliver programs, workshops and community engagement activities that facilitate integration into Canadian society. *POSITION DETAILS: *. Anticipated start date is late August ( ideally week of August 24th) The Community Connections Worker has to be available to work: · *Monday- 1:00-8:00 (once per month, must work split shift due to organizational staff meeting) * · Tuesday- 10:30-6:00pm · Wednesday- 10:30-5:00 · *Thursday - 11:00-8:00 * *The successful candidate must have flexibility to work a Friday and/or, Saturday if needed to achieve program outcomes. * NOTE: The successful candidate must have a vehicle available for work, as programming takes place in various community locations REPORTING: The Community Connections Worker will report to the Community Connections Manager. This position will also work closely with other LUSO staff as well as service providers, partners and key stakeholders to provide ongoing support and services to adults in Northeast London and Argyle area. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Create group programs tailored to the needs of children ( 4-14), youth (15-30), adults and families including racialized newcomers, 2SLGBTQI+ and persons with disabilities * Facilitate weekly activities to provide newcomer children, youth and adults with opportunities to develop skills, be engaged in their community and meet other newcomers * Facilitate children, youth and family events/trips to connect newcomer families with other newcomer families and engagement in the neighbourhood. * Facilitate community activities that bring together groups of newcomers to explore local community, access resources, become engaged and increase an understanding of their community, local history and local services. * Facilitate informal language learning activities in English focused on improving skills related to English, outside of a formal classroom setting or workplace. * Facilitate meaningful connections to build a shared understanding and promote relationships between Indigenous peoples, newcomers and Canadians through cultural awareness activities/events and connection-based social activities. * Collaborate with local IRCC funded agencies, recreational organizations, social service organizations and the business community to connect newcomers to available resources * Conduct outreach activities to promote activities & events and to recruit participants * Gather information from neighbourhood families, and partnering organizations to be sure that the needs of newcomers are being met * Establish partnerships and relationships with partners in the delivering ongoing programming opportunities * Support newcomer youth and adults to volunteer and develop life skills and interpersonal skills * Identify and provide monthly workshops related to newcomer adult needs, including financial literacy, pre-employment sessions, rights and responsibilities etc * Constructive participation as a member