REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School graduate and/or some post-secondary education
· Experience working with immigrants and refugees
· Knowledge or awareness of the immigrant and refugee experience desired
· Ability to clearly explain and model instructions to others
· Ability to use the computer for emails, reports and accessing internet for research is required
· Willingness to work in clients’ apartments
· Firm commitment to an asset-based empowerment approach and to advocacy for the best services and rights for newcomers to Canada
· High level of interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
· Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
· Understanding of confidentiality and boundaries in a community setting
· Clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, upon hiring
· International education/experience is recognized and valued
· Fluency in languages in common with IRCOM tenants is desired
· First Aid, CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset
· Experiences that demonstrate the qualities and values IRCOM seeks for all our staff (https://www.ircom.ca/about- us/work-here/)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· First Aid training
· Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant communities
· Fluency in additional languages
Work Location and Schedule: The Life Skills 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 full-time, 37.5 hours per week term position ending March 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension (pending funding). The primary schedule will be determined by the SCBP Manager and will primarily be between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday with occasional evenings or weekends depending on tenant 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 Life Skills Support Worker (LSSW) provides adapted support to IRCOM tenant families and instill confidence in their settlement journey and fully participate in Canadian life by providing in home support and community connections.
With the supervision and support of the Settlement Capacity and Building Programs (SCBP) Manager, the Life Skills Support Worker is responsible for the following: