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Wage is $16.06 per hour

Hours: 21 hours maximum per week

The Life Skills Trainer and the client will have a language in common

 

Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council is pleased to invite applications for the following positions:

 

Job Description - LIFE SKILLS TRAINER

 

Position Summary:

 

Reporting to the Life Skills Program Counsellor, the Life Skills Trainer will provide all possible assistance to newcomers in Canada in aiding them to maximize their potential and participate fully in Canadian life.

 

Qualifications and Skills:

 

High School graduate; University graduation preferred

Understanding of immigration policy, settlement process and issues relating to the refugee experience

One year residency in Canada preferred

Fluency (written and oral) in English.  Fluency in other languages required by the agency

Computer skills – accessing internet, receiving and sending emails, use of word processor

Ability to work in a cross cultural setting

Maturity and ability to foster individual client’s pride and confidence

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Assess client needs and tailor services accordingly.

Provide in-home life skills training on use of cleaning supplies, proper cleaning, use of appliances, sanitation, food preparation and storage, personal safety, use of telephone and mail delivery, and preparation for moving out

Provide community life skills training on grocery and household supplies shopping, getting around, basic budgeting, handling currency, writing cheques, using ATM machines, and accessing community resources.

Provide interpretation and accompany clients as directed.

Assist settlement services staff in program delivery as required.

Consult regularly with Life Skills Program Counsellor

Coordinate client’s schedules in cooperation with other departments to ensure all necessary tasks are completed and services provided (immigration, documentation, banking, orientation, housing, shopping, etc.)

Maintain client confidentiality.

Maintain up-to-date statistical reports as required.

Attend training sessions and workshops as required by the department

Currently Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council is recruiting for a combination of two or three of the following languages: French, Kirundi/Kinyarwanda and Swahili.

 

Please list all working languages, including English, in descending order of proficiency. 

 

Please submit your resume and a letter explaining your interest, related experience, including language ability to:

 

Marceline N. Ndayumvire

Manager, Life Skills Training Program

Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Inc.

Welcome Place, 521 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3A 0E4

E-mail: marcelinen@miic.ca   Fax (204) 956-7548 

 

 

 

Those selected for interview will be contacted.   Please no phone calls.  Thank you.