A network of community organizations in the West Central community of Winnipeg is seeking a Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Worker (NISW) beginning in May 2009, for 37 hours a week. Rate of pay is $14 an hour.

West Central is one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the city. The NISW project is new in West Central, developed in response to the high numbers of newcomers and the demand for services to help them adjust to life in Winnipeg.

The aim of the NISW project in West Central is to:

• Build and/or strengthen connections between newcomers and the local community
• Provide help to newcomers with day to day living

The Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Worker will:

• Develop a strong understanding of and network with community resources
• Assess the needs and wants of individual newcomers
• Offer referral, support, information and accompaniment to newcomers as needed, to help them participate in relevant community events, committees, programs and training
• Assist newcomers to develop connections with other newcomers by providing opportunities such as ‘Talking Circles' and workshops
• Do required reporting, written and verbal
• Actively participate in the NISW Steering Committee

Qualifications:

• Experience and/or education in community development or social services
• Experience working with newcomers
• Demonstrated communication skills across cultures
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the breadth of newcomer experiences
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently but with consultation
• Ability to take initiative, be flexible and work with a range of individual needs and demands
• Strong computer and writing skills
• Understanding of inner city communities
• Familiarity with West Central community is an asset
• First hand experience as a newcomer is an asset

Send resumes to Jackie Hogue, West Central Women's Resource Centre, lower level 583 Ellice Avenue R3B 1Z7 or wcwrc@mts.net, by Monday April 27, 4:30pm.