The West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) provides services and programming to women and families in the West Central neighborhood of Winnipeg. WCWRC is seeking to hire a Part-Time Drop-in Support staff person for our weekly Drop-in program. The Part-Time Drop-in Support staff would help support reception in the Drop-in program every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the centre.

Start Date: January 2, 2015
Salary: $12.00/hr.
Time Requirement: 15 hours/week (10:00am-3:00pm)
Closing Date: Dec.19, 2014

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors to the centre
• Provide in-person and over the phone referrals to resources for visitors, and help visitors sign up for programs.
• Help create a welcoming atmosphere in the Drop-In, including mediating conflict and calming tensions
• Ensure Drop-In area is organized and tidy when needed.
• Help coordinate drop-in services including laundry, shower and computer usage
• Assist in carrying out draws and hygiene distribution (including feminine hygiene handouts)
• Assist with community meetings or games, when scheduled
• Make Coffee for the Drop-in Program when needed.
• Assist the lunch cook with serving daily meals to visitors.
• Promote Centre activities with visitors and callers
• Assist Drop-in Supervisor with general promotion and outreach as needed.
• Assist with the coordination of community events and celebrations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

1. Strong Conflict Resolution skills
2. Strong interpersonal skills
3. Demonstrated ability to follow direction
4. Strong ability to work within a team atmosphere
5. Professional and responsible with sensitive and confidential issues
6. Ability to work independently
7. Comfortable speaking in front of groups of people.
8. Ability to work under pressure.

Preferred:

1. Strong understanding of empowerment and harm reduction philosophies
2. Ability to adapt to changing priorities
3. Ability to multi-task

 Working Conditions

1. Days
2. Indoor work environment

Please submit resume and cover letter to the attentions of the Personnel Committee

By e-mail: executivedirector at wcwrc.ca
Mail: Attention Personnel Committee

West Central Women’s Resource Centre
640 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0A7

The West Central Women’s Resource Centre is committed to representing diversity amongst our staff and mentors. Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. Thank you.