Vacancy

N.E.E.D.S. Inc. is pleased to invite applications for the following position: INTRO Program Facilitator / Instructor (full time, 35 hrs/wk) The INTRO Program provides support to newly arrived refugee youth (ages 6-18) and their families during their first year in Canada. This is done through orientation workshops, school visits, mentorship and family support. INTRO Program Facilitator/Instructor Responsibilities: • Facilitating orientation curriculum to newly arrived newcomer children and youth • Completing language and academic assessments (for clients aged 6 to 18) • Assisting in youth’s transition into the Canadian education system and integration into Canadian society. • Developing relationships with newcomer children and youth and their families • Classroom and behaviour management • Assisting in the planning, developing and implementation of INTRO Program components • Keeping accurate daily records of participants including registration and attendance • Completing intake assessments on newly registered clients • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and / or a college diploma (i.e.: Education, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, etc.) • Experience working with children and youth • Experience in program development and facilitation • Ability to work cross-culturally with people from diverse cultural backgrounds • Ability to work individually as well as part of a team • Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills • Ability to provide a current criminal record check and child abuse registry check • Self-motivated and able to manage a flexible work schedule (some evenings and weekends required) Assets: • Experience working with newcomer children and youth • Understanding of settlement challenges and barriers that exist for newcomer youth and their families • Additional languages • Class 4 Drivers License • Current First aid, CPR training APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 12, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Please submit your resume and a letter explaining your interest and related experience, including language ability to: N.E.E.D.S. Inc 251 A Notre Dame Ave Winnipeg, MB R3B 1N8 needsinc@mts.net Regretfully, we will only reply to those who are called for an interview