Receptionist Wanted - Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre - Winnipeg

FGWRC is seeking a Receptionist

Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre (FGWRC) is seeking a 40 hour per week Receptionist for a 1 year term until May 1, 2019, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding.

The Receptionist will be the first point of contact for all clients and inquiries at FGWRC. This position will be responsible for answering phones as scheduled, providing resources and referrals to community women, greeting in-coming clients, and coordinating other front desk activities as required.
Working Conditions:

• Be available during office hours Monday - Friday 9-4.
• Evening work may occasionally be required.

Closing date for applications is April 20, 2018

Interested applicants can forward a resume and cover letter by one of the following methods:

FGWRC Hiring Committee:
1150 A Waverley St., Winnipeg Manitoba, R3T 0P4
E-Mail: info@fgwrc.ca
Fax: (204) 475-9127
 

Art Therapist - Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre

Job Posting - Children’s Art & Play Therapist
Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre (FGWRC) is seeking a Children’s Art and Play Therapist for our Children’s Counselling Program. The Therapist is responsible for providing play and art therapy services to children between the ages of 2-12 who have experienced and/or witnessed domestic violence. This position will be housed in FGWRC’s Outreach location at 104-3100 Pembina Highway and/or the Ellen Street location at 104-210 Ellen Street.
This is a contract position offering approximately 10-15 hours per week. Hours are based on client demand and applicant availability.
Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre is a not-for-profit feminist organization which operates within a collective structure.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide individual short-term art and play therapy to a variety of children with diverse needs;
Maintain communication with the Children’s Counselling Coordinator regarding therapy scheduling/rescheduling, absences, missed appointments, client concerns, etc.;
May attend monthly supervision sessions in coordination with other FGWRC therapists;
Maintain appropriate files, records, write-ups, and statistical data for clients who have used the Centre;
Maintain and purchase therapy supplies (in consultation with the Children’s Counselling Coordinator).
Qualifications:
Certification through the Canadian Association of Child and Play Therapy and/or registration or education through the Canadian Art Therapy Association.
Experience working with this target population i.e.: families and children who have experienced abusive relationships;
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work independently, cooperatively, and from a feminist perspective;
In depth knowledge of how domestic violence affects women and children;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
Knowledge of community resources and referrals;
Ability to relate to women and children from diverse backgrounds of class, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.;
Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry, and Child Abuse Registry clearance;
Working Conditions:
Flexible schedule needed as evening and weekend work will be required.
Salary: $30.00/ hour
Closing date for applications: April 19th, 2017
Interested applicants can forward a resume and cover letter by one of the following methods:
FGWRC Hiring Committee:
1150 A Waverley St., Winnipeg Manitoba, R3T 0P4
E-Mail: info@fgwrc.ca
Fax: (204) 475-9127
For more information, please visit our website at www.fgwrc.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

Job Opportunity - Organizational Coordinator

The Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre is a feminist organization which operates within a collective structure and strives to be a supportive work environment. The FGWRC requires a 20 hour/per week Organizational Coordinator for a two year term position.

The Organizational Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and strengthening the administrative and governance infrastructure of Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre. This will be achieved through the provision of increased Board support, development and management. The main task of this position is to provide leadership support to the Board and committees.

Qualifications:

·        Ability to work collectively from a feminist empowerment model as well as autonomously.

·        Experience with collaborative decision making process.

·        Experience working with not for profit boards/committees an asset.

·        Excellent communication skills; oral and written.

·        Strong organizational and time management skills.

·        Experience working with volunteers.

·        Ability to relate to women from diverse backgrounds of class, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.

·        Experience in grant writing.

·        Experience in public speaking an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        To participate in and support the work of the Nominating Committee as required.

·        To participate in and support the work of the Personnel Committee as required.

·        To participate and support the work of the Community Relations Committee as required.

·        To support the coordination of Board affairs as required.

·        In consultation with Staff research funding opportunities and write grants as appropriate.

·        To participate in Staff meetings.

·        Other duties as required.

·        Evening work, flexible schedule will be required.

*See our website at www.fgwrc.ca  for the complete job description*
Salary: $15.92/per hour

Closing date for applications: Noon, September 21, 2012

Interested candidates can forward a resume and cover letter by one of the following methods:

Fax: 204- 475-9127

Email: info@fgwrc.ca

Mail: Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre

          Attn: Hiring Committee

          1150A Waverley Street

          Winnipeg, Manitoba

          R3T 0P4

We thank all interested applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.