Settlement Practitioner
- About the Position: AEIP Pre-arrival Settlement Practitioner delivers pre-arrival settlement services to clients (with proof of eligibility for pre-arrival services) and ensures a continuity of service from pre-arrival to post-arrival.
- Reports to:
- Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Qualifications and Experience: Ability to work flexible schedules (i.e. early mornings, evenings and/or weekends) if required. Travel, if required.
What is a settlement practitioner certification?
The Settlement Practitioner certification is based on a balanced assessment of an applicant’s knowledge, skills and training. Practitioners are certified as Level 2 or Level 3, recognizing respective competency levels and experience in the field.
How many settlement practitioners have been certified in Alberta?
Since the certification program began, over 140 Settlement Practitioners in Alberta and Saskatchewan have been certified. AAISA has certified 20 Settlement Practitioners as Mentors; 71 as Level 3 Settlement Practitioners and 51 as Level 2 Settlement Practitioners.
Is there a manual for settlement work in Ontario?
The manual Foundations of Settlement Work in Ontario (OSCASI, 2018) is a valuable resource for settlement practitioners. Although it references settlement work in Ontario, the best practices outlined are universal and relevant for settlement practitioners in any area of Canada.
What are the core skills of an immigration and settlement practitioner?
Settlement practitioners develop the core skills (e.g., cross-cultural competencies, awareness of settlement and immigration policy, non-clinical counselling, and needs assessment) required to provide services to clients with an increased degree of professionalism and intentionality.
What is settlement practitioner certification?
The Settlement Practitioner certification is based on a balanced assessment of an applicant’s knowledge, skills and training. Practitioners are certified as Level 2 or Level 3, recognizing respective competency levels and experience in the field.
What level of certification do settlement practitioners need?
Settlement Practitioners who meet the specified requirements are eligible for Level 2 or Level 3. Please read our Guidelines for Certification. Additionally, we recommend applicants review our Portfolio Checklist to guide their application process.
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Non-Profit Organizations that Support Settlement Sector Practitioners
The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) was established in 1978 and is one of several agencies in Canada that support the professional development of settlement practitioners through research about immigration issues and best practices.
Principles and Values of the Sector
People who work in the immigrant- and refugee-serving sector are expected to uphold certain principles and values. The first chapter of the Foundations of Settlement Work in Ontario training guide covers several of these in more depth.
