JOb Opportuntity

Community Development Worker

Location: Central Neighbourhoods Development Corporation (CNDC)

1 year term, full-time 3 positions available to serve West Alexander, Central and Centennial

Neighbourhoods

Key Responsibilities

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Identify community issues, needs and problems in the assigned community

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Plan, attend and coordinate community meetings and events

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related to CNDC and community programs and initiatives

Act as a facilitator to collect information and feedback from residents and community groups

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to the assigned community

Participate in all agency, community, residents’ association and government meetings relevant

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Enlist the cooperation of government bodies, community organizations and sponsors

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Encourage community participation in events and initiatives



Help to raise public awareness of issues relevant to the community



Network to build contacts and fundraising support

Requirements

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Post secondary education considered an asset

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Two years experience working in a non-profit environment

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Volunteer experience on a Board of Directors or community committee an asset

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representative of community demographics is an asset

Able to read, write and communicate effectively in English; knowledge of an additional language

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Able to conduct and facilitate meetings and consultations and to comfortably speak in public

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Knowledge of government funded initiatives and programs related to community development

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designated community

Knowledge of the demographics, cultural makeup, challenges and opportunities in the

Submitting an Application

The CNDC is a vibrant socio-economic development agency that works with residents to build stronger

and safer neighbourhoods in the

Winnipeg. Those living or with work experience in one of the three neighbourhoods or with the

demographics represented in the area are encouraged to apply.

Please submit applications to

Website: www.cndc.ca

Centennial, Central Park and West Alexander communities ofexecutive.director@cndc.ca by Monday 14 June 2012 by 5:00 p.m.

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Central Neighbourhoods Development Corporation

Job Description

Job Title:

Community Worker (CW)

Reports to:

Executive Director

Effective:

July 1, 2012

Job Profile:

Community Worker (CW) engages the identified community to bring about social

change and improve quality of life. The CW acts as a link between the community and

other stakeholders such as service providers, agencies and government.

This is a contract position for one year and is renewable subject to funding.

Reporting to the Executive Director and with input from the Executive Assistant, the

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:



Identify community issues, needs and problems in the assigned community



Plan, attend and coordinate community meetings and events



related to CNDC and community programs and initiatives

Act as a facilitator to collect information and feedback from residents and community groups



to the assigned community

Participate in all agency, community, residents’ association and government meetings relevant



Enlist the cooperation of government bodies, community organizations and sponsors



Encourage community participation in events and initiatives



Help to raise public awareness of issues relevant to the community



Network to build contacts and fundraising support



Prepare and present reports as required



Other duties are required or assigned

Accountabilities

The Community Worker is accountable for:

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Working cooperatively with community members, other stakeholders and CNDC staff members

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understanding their challenges and concerns, and cooperating in achieving their goals

Treating community members, stakeholders and fellow employees with respect and dignity,

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Ensuring reports and paperwork are completed in a timely and efficient manner

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CNDC approved budget and to an acceptable standard

Ensuring that all programs and initiatives are carried out expeditiously within the confines of the

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Representing CNDC in a positive manner through professional conduct

Qualifications

Education:



Post secondary education considered an asset

Experience:



Two years experience working in a non-profit environment



Volunteer experience on a Board of Directors or community committee an assetPage 2 of 2