REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Post-secondary education in a relevant field such as social work, child and youth work, early childhood education, education/education support, plus a minimum 2 years inclusion support experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
· Experience dealing with behavioural challenges
· First Aid/CPR and WEVAS or NVCI
· Experience working with children/youth/adults living with disabilities (e.g., cognitive or developmental delays, seizures, mobility challenges, sight or hearing limitations)
· Ability to freely lift 23 kilograms/50 pounds
· Able to physically assist child/youth/adult when needed
· Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work
· Strong written and oral English communication skills; able to communicate across language barriers
· Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, disability awareness and empowerment-based approaches
· Must be open-minded, resourceful, highly motivated, creative and independent
· Demonstrated understanding of immigrant and refugee communities and/or marginalized communities
· Experiences that demonstrate the qualities and values IRCOM seeks for all our staff (https://www.ircom.ca/about- us/work-here/)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (ASSETS):

· Experience with use of assistive devices including wheelchairs, walkers, electronic devices, computer software and hardware, etc.
· Advanced First Aid training
· Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant communities
· Fluency in additional languages
Work Location and Schedule: The Inclusion Support Worker will work across two sites (5 blocks apart), depending on the families they are assigned to and may work at/during off-site outings This is a part-time, 20 hours per week term position ending March 31, 2026, with possibility of extension (pending funding). The schedule will be set in advance by the SCBP Manager and may involve mornings, afternoons and/or evenings depending on program needs.
Wage: $19.51/hour - This is a scheduled position with wage in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba Inc. and the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 832.

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

Guided by the vision, mission and values of the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba Inc., the Inclusion Support Worker (ISW) provides individualized support to newcomer children, youth and adults who face barriers to inclusion in IRCOM’s programs by:
· providing education and support to their parents/guardians/family members,
· focusing on individuals prioritized by IRCOM
· working collaboratively with other team members in providing coordinated support
With the supervision and support of the Settlement Capacity and Building Programs (SCBP) Manager, the Inclusion Support Worker is responsible for the following: