Settlement Workers in Schools & Libraries Project

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Employment Opportunity / Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
Learn more about our community work: http://www.eisa-edmonton.org

. {) }7 n$ u( j* i; D4 {  VPosition: Regional Program Coordinator - Settlement Workers in Schools & Libraries Project / Location: Edmonton / Status: Contractual Full-time, 35 hrs week / Closing Date: July 11, 2008.
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EISA is a non-profit immigrant serving agency. Settlement Workers in Schools & Libraries is a partnership of Settlement Agencies, School Boards, Public Libraries, Citizenship & Immigration Canada & other government levels.
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: s+ g) j5 M1 ?In order to better help newcomer students and their families settle in their school/community, Citizenship & Immigration Canada, Settlement Agencies and School Boards intend to establish a school and Library based outreach program called Settlement Workers in Schools & Libraries (SWISL) in Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray.

4 n* _4 `2 U! n/ C  O$ T# x) [/ TKey responsibilities: oversee the day-to-day activities/operations of the project; facilitate & support the planning & implementation of the SWISL Program; develop/deliver training and professional development for SWISL workers; develop resources for students, parents & SWISL workers.
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* V; |# G5 j4 q5 r( gPLUS: act as a resource and support for the SWISL project;  promote the project and facilitate training, information sharing, problem-solving and networking between SWISL stakeholders in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.

/ u6 c  s! n# l9 X1 j  yKey Qualifications: Post secondary education in a related field; excellent oral & written communication skills; experience in developing resources, delivery of training, facilitating meetings; knowledge of the settlement & education sectors; experience in program coordination; demonstrated computer skills in MS Excel, Access, internet & dBase management programs; work collaboratively with a variety of partners; preferably proficient in both English & French.
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* D+ d2 B3 A; o" S8 d3 ?TO APPLY - Submit letter of application and resume via e-mail to:
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% ^: l' Z; r6 j1 }" F' DEISA Executive Director / e: exdirector@interbaun.com
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PS. We thank all applicants. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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* w- [  U1 ~( e! _- Z4 pCourtesy: The Community Networks Group ® T: 474.6058 > C: 995.6819  
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