Urban Green Team - Winnipeg, Canada - IRCOM (Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba)

IRCOM (Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba)

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

After School Program

URBAN AND HOMETOWN GREEN TEAM WORKERS

9 Week Temporary Position - Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

Guided by the vision, mission and values of the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM), Inc., the Urban/Hometown Green Team Worker empowers newcomer children and youth in their integration into the wider society by encouraging and supporting their participation in recreational, outreach, educational and integration activities of the IRCOM's After School Program (ASP).

Urban/Hometown Green Team Workers support the program priorities of children/youth recreation and volunteer projects and of working with visible minority youth and youths with a disability by:

Planning and delivering programs
Supporting and mentoring participants
Supporting the IRCOM staff teams, and
Record keeping

With guidance, support and supervision from the ASP Manager, the Urban/Hometown Green Team Workers will undertake the following:

duties and responsibilities:

Program Planning and Delivery (65%)

Assist the Program Support Workers in planning, designing and implementing activities geared to engage children and youth in recreational, educational, literacy, and integration programs
Support the lead program staff member in designing, planning and implementing educational and recreational programs geared towards engaging parents and their children in the family program once a week
Assist Program Support Workers with planning field trips and special events
Provide feedback and suggestions to Program Leads on program improvements
Supervise unstructured play time, as well as sports and recreation activities

Participant Support and Mentoring (20%)

Follow the guidelines and strategies to teach respect and develop nonviolent behavior and provides suggestions for improvement
Implement and enforce rules and behaviour expectations
Address conflict situations calmly including mediation of disagreements between children and youth
Develop relationships with newcomer children and youth and their families and be a positive role model
Tailor additional supports for children and youth, in collaboration with their families and the Program Manager or designate, when needed

Team and Interdepartmental Support (10%)

Work in cooperation with other programs at IRCOM, including the Volunteer and Community Services Program, Community Resource Program, Housing and the Newcomer Literacy Initiative
Participate in meetings and events as directed by Manager
Comply with all workplace health and safety regulations
Follow all applicable IRCOM policies and procedures
Interpretation and / or translation if applicable / as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or designate

Record Keeping (5%)

Maintain accurate daily participation records
Assist with data entry as assigned

Required Qualifications

Lived experience or strong knowledge of IRCOM's After School Programs
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain meaningful, supportive relationships with children and youth
Understanding of newcomer children and youth realities and experiences
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work
Excellent written and oral English communication skills
Must be openminded, resourceful, highly motivated, creative and able to work independently and as part of team
Demonstrated commitment to supporting and empowering the newcomer community
Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector search) and a clear Child Abuse Registry Check upon hires
Proof of full COVID19 immunization upon hire

Desired Qualifications:

Prior children and youth programming experience
Knowledge of additional languages is an asset
Certification in First Aid, CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset
Valid Drivers License and clean driving record

This position is funded through the Urban and Home Town Green Team Grant Program.

To be eligible to the position, applicants must be between 15 and 29 years of age, resident in Manitoba and legally entitled to work in Canada, have a valid Social Insurance Number.

Youth aged 15 years must have a certificate of completion for the Young Worker Readiness Certificate course.

Number of Positions:
There are two (2) positions available

Hours of work:
These are full-time (37.5 hours/week) temporary positions for 9 weeks.

Hours of work will be primarily between 1:00-9:00 pm Monday to Friday; however, some mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required as per the needs of IRCOM programming.

Term Dates:
July 4th - September 1st 2023

Wage:
$14.91/hour

This is a scheduled position with wage in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba Inc. and the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 832.
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