Disability Benefits Advocate

Description

MOSAIC operates on the traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəx (Tsawwassen), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwitwetlam), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo) and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:

MOSAIC is one of Canada’s largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Since 1976, MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees), the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and 2021 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives, taking part in training opportunities for career growth.

Today the organization engages and serves over 26,000 clients per year at 47 service and community locations in Greater Vancouver through a wide range of high-quality settlement and integration programs including services geared towards youth and family, interpretation and translation, language and workplace training, counselling, and employment. As a certified living wage employer and a CARF-accredited organization, MOSAIC is among the country’s largest immigrant-serving organizations and enjoys a superb reputation, a solid financial position, and a hugely compelling mission.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for a motivated Disability Benefits Advocate to join our Legal Advocacy Program team! The Advocate will be responsible for individual and community advocacy relating to B.C. provincial disability benefits (known as PWD) and newcomer issues.

POSITION FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Manager of the Legal Advocacy Program, the Disability Benefits Advocate provides information, referral, application support, legal support, public education, and related services in provincial disability assistance. We are looking for a team member who has a strong desire to uphold the rights and dignities of people with disabilities.

Disability Alliance B.C. is partnering with MOSAIC through a project to increase access for newcomers with disabilities in applying for provincial disability assistance. MOSAIC is hiring a community advocate that will provide greater support for newcomer clients in a way that addresses and respects their language and cultural needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant university degree coupled with Certificate of a Paralegal Program, Conflict Resolution, and Community Development with comparable experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience in the Canadian legal system.
• Excellent knowledge of legal community and social-legal services available to immigrants, refugees, and newcomers in Metro Vancouver.
• Knowledge of immigration law, especially as pertains to status necessary to obtain social assistance and PWD.
• Superior file management and experience with client and professional ethics.
• Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, verbal, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment and software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, and video conferencing).
• Ability to work independently as well as to seek assistance/advice/direction as appropriate. A knowledge of immigration law is also an asset.
• Knowledge of a second language is an asset.
• Minimum of two years recent related experience.
• People with a lived experience as a newcomer and with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply

HOURS: 24 hours per week

The successful candidate may be permitted to work a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote work). Candidate must be able to commute to 2730 Commercial Drive, Vancouver.

BENEFITS:

A competitive benefits package is provided with contracts of at least 1 year in length and which offer a minimum of 17.5 hours of work per week.

DEADLINE: October 7, 2024 or until the position is filled.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Before applying, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit, please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
• We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such as Right to a Respectful Workplace and Code of Conduct. As of September 18, 2023 MOSAIC’s HSS-21 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended. Therefore, until further notice, employees are no longer required to provide a proof of vaccination. However, should circumstances change and MOSAIC deems it necessary to reinstate such Policy in order to ensure a safe workplace, MOSAIC reserves the right to require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing their work duties.

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