Career Opportunity

Communications Intern
(Full time, Term position, $16/hr) Local Investment Toward Employment (LITE) is a non-profit organization that supports community economic development (CED) initiatives that build capacity and provide jobs in Winnipeg’s inner city. www.lite.mb.ca The Communications Intern will be responsible for supporting LITE's programs where needed, primarily in the area of communications. The communications intern will assist with various communication tasks at LITE such as LITE's spring newsletter, LITE's Social Purchasing Portal project, as well as LITE's spring events. Tasks will include writing, editing, some research relevant to communication needs, updating website information, assisting with an e-bulletin, updating the Social Purchasing Portal's social media accounts, providing assistance with any event tasks needed, as well as other communications tasks assigned by LITE's Executive Director and LITE's SPP Coordinator. This position also includes attending and supporting events that represent the organization's interests. Qualifications 
Between the ages of 18 & 30  Post-secondary graduate
 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
 Team player with positive attitude
 Good at taking direction but also able to take initiative when needed
 Able to articulate well in writing and some experience editing documents
 Able to communicate well over the phone as well as in person
 Computer literate (competent with Microsoft Office programs)
 Effective using social media
 Knowledge of community economic development (CED)
 Experience with Winnipeg’s CED/non-profit organizations & projects is considered an asset
 Having a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is considered an asset
Terms & Conditions
Reporting: The Communications Intern will report to LITE’s Executive Director and LITE’s Social Purchasing Portal Coordinator. Hours per week/Length of Contract: 40 hrs/week; early February – mid May, 2013) Wage: $16/hr plus 4% vacation pay To Apply: This internship is paid for by the YMCA. In order to apply for this internship, please register online and submit an application at www.dyip.ca (click on "Apply to be an Intern") by Wednesday, January 23, 2013. *Applicants who are members of a visible minority, of aboriginal descent, are newcomers to Canada or live in the inner city, are strongly encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 PARENT COACH

(FAMILY EDUCATION WORKER 1)

FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

1.0 EFT

A Parent Coach provides home-based services to families that strengthen and empower parents in their parenting roles. They encourage the development of positive parenting practices through building communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. They help parents develop and understand realistic expectations of children’s development and temperament while supporting the parent’s need for taking care of their homes and themselves.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in human services
• Minimum of 5 years direct experience working with children and families
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Ability to use interventions that include helping skills, exploring options, problem solving, structured activities, role modeling and coaching
• Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents and children with conditions such as mental illness, Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome etc
• Ability to respectfully engage children, parents and/or community members to build trust and foster the development of positive, cooperative relationships
• Understanding and acceptance of diversity
• Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Infant and Child C.P.R.
• Ability to carry out the physical aspects of the job such as the ability to climb a minimum of 3 flights of stairs, to participate with children in activities that require walking, kneeling and bending, and the occasional lifting/carrying of children or other items
• Clear Child Abuse and Criminal Record Check

Candidates must be available to work flexible hours, including three evenings per week. A vehicle and valid Driver’s license is required for travel between clients

SALARY:    $15.22 to $18.31 per hour, 40 hours per week as per Collective Agreement

Submit Resumes by December 21, 2012 to:

Carrie Potts, Manager, Human Resources

Email: clpotts@familycentre.mb.ca

                                                                                                 POSTED:  December 10, 2012