POSITION SUMMARY

The John Howard Society of Manitoba (JHS), a non-profit, community justice agency, has an opening for a Literacy Assistant. JHS runs a literacy program for the inmates of the Winnipeg Remand Centre, as well as a drop-in literacy program for people in the community. Reporting to the Literacy Coordinator and to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will become part of our literacy team.

This is a half time position (18.75 hours per week), year-round. John Howard Society’s office hours are generally Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30; however the literacy program also offers some evening programming. Successful candidate must be willing to work flexible hours. JHS is a unionized workplace.

Wage and terms: $15.30 per hour, 18.75 hours per week.
Start date: May 9, 2011

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep statistics on volunteer hours and other activities;
• Organizing regular volunteer training events;
• Provide support to volunteers through weekly correspondence to track learner progress and volunteer needs;
• Perform weekly check-ins with students who are being tutored;
• Mark workbooks and update student files;
• Help maintain literacy library and resource files;
• Assist with literacy newsletter;
• Attend agency staff meetings and other agency functions and events; and
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience;
• Experience working with criminalized people is an asset;
• Knowledge of adult education principals and/or literacy experience (tutoring or teaching);
• Knowledge of community resources, including Aboriginal community resources;
• Ability to work as part of a team, set priorities and meet deadlines;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to design and execute presentations and workshops
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality according to agency policies;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); and
• Ability to pass an enhanced reliability screening with Manitoba Corrections.

APPLICAITON PROCESS:

Closing Date: April 26, 2011, 12:00 noon

The John Howard Society of Manitoba is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from qualified Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with a disability and/or people with lived experience in the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply and to indicate on their cover letter if they are from any of the named groups.

Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry check is a required condition of employment. Having a criminal record will not exclude you from being considered for the position.

Please forward your resume and cover letter (by mail, fax or email) to:
Literacy Program Coordinator - The John Howard Society of Manitoba
Main Floor, 583 Ellice Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 1Z7
fax: (204)775-1670.
Email: office@johnhoward.mb.ca
No phone call inquiries please.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.