Newcomer Employment Case Manager

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p>Salary: $23.93<br /><p>Newcomer Employment Case Manager</p><p>Posting #:4233 Posting Date:12/22/2025 Posting Closing:12/29/2025 4:00 PM</p><p></p><p>Have you heard of us?</p><p></p><p>Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford. Were committed to equity, diversity & inclusion, and a healthy work-life balance. We would love for you to join our team!</p><p></p><p>Are you the one were looking for?</p><p></p><p>We are seeking a dynamic, <span >highlymotivatedNewcomer</span> Employment Case Managerwho demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.</p><p></p><p>TheNewcomer Employment Case <span >Managerisresponsible</span> for providing case management support to Asylum Seekers/Refugee Claimants inHamilton. ICM will hold a case load, comprised of individuals and families, which they will assist to integrate into the community to ensure community connection, specifically employment.</p><p></p><p>This position is aunionized,part-time, temporaryposition. The contract is untilDecember 31, 2026. The rate of pay is$23.93per hour. The hours for this position are 40 hours per week.</p><p></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p></p><ol><li>Welcome, interact, and support clients accessing the program and be available and approachable to address clients needs as they arise.</li><li>Conduct initial intake and needs assessment to understand the individual need of each client/family.</li><li>Special attention and time will be to provide Employment related support to Refugee Claimants.</li><li>Provide appropriate client centered/ trauma informed information and referral regarding the various services and resources available in the community.</li><li>Manage and maintain up-to-date client files, complete government documents and forms, provide referrals, write case notes, and provide regular follow-up with clients as needed.</li><li>Conduct various appointments in the community and in office for different services and resources to find sustainable employment.</li><li>Advocate on behalf of clients for services and resources in the community.</li><li>Provide life skills, telephone support, and crisis intervention as needed.</li><li>Participate in case management meetings with internal staff and external service providers.</li><li>Maintain good relationships and collaborate with other internal programs and external service providers to provide support to Asylum Seekers.</li></ol><p></p><p>What you will bring:</p><p><em></em></p><ol><li>Minimum; Social Service Worker diploma or equivalent with relevant practical experience working with newcomers.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of a second language is an asset: Somali, Swahili, or Arabic preferred.</li><li>Must be registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or eligible for registration at the time of employment is required. Note: registration must be completed within 90 days after the start of employment.</li><li>Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an Intensive Case Management role serving a vulnerable population, including victims of trauma, is required.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of Employment support programs, and available support to Asylum seekers.</li></ol><p></p><p>Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers</p><p></p><ul><li>A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute</li><li>A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!</li><li>Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event</li><li>Professional development and training opportunities</li><li>Employee Discounts</li></ul><p></p><p>Please ApplyVia:Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:</p><p></p><ol><li>Click on this <span >link:https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/</span></li><li>From there you can access all of Wesleys job postings</li></ol><p></p><p>Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interviewwill be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesleycan be foundon our website atwww.wesley.ca.</p></p></p>