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The West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) provides services and programming to women, gender diverse people and families in the West Central neighbourhood of Winnipeg. WCWRC is person centered and practices empowerment, inclusion, harm reduction, multi-level, and community economic development philosophies to support people experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental illness, violence, substance use or participating in sex-trade work. The West Central Women’s Resource Centre is committed to inclusion and equity and strives to ensure that our staff team reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Indigenous peoples, Black people and other people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions and persons with relevant lived experience are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by groups that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized and encourage (but do not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Position Summary:  The Housing Administrative Assistant will support the Director of Housing and the housing program staff at the West Central Women’s Resource Centre. Accountability:  The Housing Administrative Assistant is responsible to, and will be supervised by the Director of Housing. To ensure appropriate accounting of hours worked, completed timesheets are to be submitted bi-weekly, by payroll date, to the Director of Housing. To enhance the staff team and to be accountable to one another attendance at staff meetings, program meetings, and trainings is required. Start Date: ASAP Salary: $20-23/hour, plus benefits package Time requirement: 37.5 hours per week Closing date: Open until filled Responsibilities: ·        Assist housing program staff to collect and maintain accurate records and statistics, entering data into reporting systems as appropriate ·        Facilitate the implementation of the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) as required by program funders. ·        Develop and maintain spreadsheets to track program related data. ·        Maintain accurate and organized financial records relating to participant costs. ·        Maintain and update program procedure manuals. ·        Compile program statistics and create reports, to be submitted to the Director of Housing. ·        Assist program staff to problem solve administrative challenges and to administer damage deposits, rent top ups and other participant related expenses as required. ·        Compile weekly rental listings for the centre. ·        Assist with developing and delivering life skills training sessions (including tax services) for participants to help build their capacity to maintain housing and make steps towards positive life choices, especially focusing on tenancy skills and knowledge. ·        Manage, track and distribute bus tickets and other housing resources for the housing team. ·        Attend staff and program meetings, and take notes at regular housing case management and file review meetings. ·        Attend networking meetings in place of the Director of Housing when required. ·        Maintain professional relationships with referral resources and other Housing First service providers. ·        Assist with general administration for WCWRC as necessary and Support drop-in and other WCWRC programming as requested. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Essential: ·        Completion of Grade 12 ·        Excellent Excel skills and ability to use Microsoft Office and Outlook ·        Excellent organizational and time management skills including ability to meet deadlines ·        Strong attention to detail and follow up ·        Excellent interpersonal skills ·        Professional and responsible with sensitive and confidential issues ·        Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision ·        Ability to work under pressure ·        Strong written and verbal communication skills ·        Ability to work within anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks and actively engage in ongoing learning about these frameworks ·        Strong ability to work within a team atmosphere Preferred: ·        General understanding of housing and EIA systems ·        Strong understanding of empowerment and harm reduction philosophies ·        Ability to work from a multi-level approach ·        Understanding of Community Economic Development concepts ·        Able to work from a trauma-informed approach ·        Ability to adapt to changing priorities ·        Ability to multi-task Please submit resume and cover letter to the attention of the Personnel Committee with the title of the position in the subject line. Cover letter should expressly indicate how your experience meets the job requirements. By email: carey@wcwrc.ca Mail: West Central Women’s Resource Centre 640 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 0A7 We thank everyone for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) provides services and programming to women and gender-diverse people and families in the West Central neighbourhood of Winnipeg. WCWRC is women-centered and practices empowerment, inclusion, harm reduction, multi-level, and community economic development philosophies to support women experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental illness, violence, substance use or participating in sex-trade work. The West Central Women’s Resource Centre is committed to inclusion and equity and strives to ensure that our staff team reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Indigenous peoples, Black people and other people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions and persons with relevant lived experience are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by groups that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized and encourage (but do not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters. If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Housing will oversee our housing programs, ensuring community members struggling with poverty develop their skills and access community financial resources, secure safe housing and other basic needs to support their health, improve their standard of living and the quality of life for themselves, their children and their families. Salary Range: $27-30/hour, 6% vacation pay, plus a benefits package and matched RSP after 3 months Time requirement: 37.5 hours per week Closing date: September 1, 2023 Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Supervise and Support Staff • Act as direct supervisor for all staff conducting housing work; this includes hiring, providing ongoing feedback and skill development, and performance management • Ensure that all department staff have work plans, professional development plans, and mental health and wellness plans in place • Ensure staff are meeting all the requirements of their program and that programming reflects WCWRC philosophies • Support staff to resolve participant conflicts in the Centre according to our guiding values, policies and procedures • Guide the HOMES Case Coordinator in the daily supervision of HOMES Mentors Deliver and Guide HOMES Program and More Than Four Walls Program • Work with program staff to develop and deliver workshops related to housing and income security • Conduct bi-annual Mentor Training; Provide ongoing review of program curriculum • Promote programs and ensure outreach material is current and relevant • Arrange temporary hotel stays for vulnerable participants until permanent housing can be secured Partner and Network • Actively participate in community networks and remain in communication/retain membership with others • Develop information on policy-related issues for educational, public or organizational use (including the education of government staff and representatives) • Advocate for systems change so that community needs are better met Fund Development • Develop grant proposals and reports in collaboration with Executive Director keeping with WCWRC proposal/reporting guidelines • Develop and maintain annual program budget in collaboration with Executive Director and Director of Finance and Operations Evaluation and Reporting • Ensure strong, useful program evaluation is occurring for all aspects of housing programs as per funding and WCWRC requirements (using evaluation plans/tracking) • Maintain accurate records of programs and ensure statistics are regularly entered into HIFIS and other internal databases • Ensure Executive Director is kept aware of all trends, priority issues, concerns, and opportunities and assist with problem solving issues raised • Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for funding related to housing programs • Track reporting dates and write proposals and reports for funding related to housing programs in collaboration with Executive Director • Ensure all program areas operate within the confines of their budgets and WCWRC policies Management • Actively participate in management meetings • Support with long term planning, problem solving and broad Centre initiatives • Provide on-site supervision 1-2 times a week, including evenings and weekends Other • Actively participate in WCWRC staff retreats, trainings and meetings • In conjunction with other WCWRC staff, provide on-going informal support, referral and direction to community members using the Centre Knowledge, Skills and Abilities sought • Post-secondary education in social services, including Social Work, Inner City Studies, or similar; a combination of experience and education may be considered • Experience in supervision, supporting and mentoring of a diverse group including staff and volunteers • Existing knowledge of the issues of marginalization, homelessness, poverty and the social determinants of health • Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation • Superior problem-solving and conflict resolution skills • Strong understanding of empowerment and harm reduction philosophies • Demonstrated ability to work within an inclusion framework • Strong advocacy skills • Experience developing and managing a budget and writing proposals and reports • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Presentation and facilitation skills • Professional and responsible with sensitive and confidential issues • Strong administrative skills, including a strong attention to detail Please submit resume and cover letter to the attention of the Personnel Committee with the title of the position in the subject line. Cover letter should expressly indicate how your experience meets the job requirements. By email: lorie@wcwrc.ca Mail: West Central Women’s Resource Centre 640 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0A7 We thank all applicants but only candidates being considered will be contacted.

The West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) provides services and programming to women, and gender diverse people and families in the West Central neighbourhood of Winnipeg. WCWRC is person centered and practices empowerment, inclusion, harm reduction, multi-level, and community economic development philosophies to support people experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental illness, violence, substance use or participating in sex-trade work. The West Central Women’s Resource Centre is committed to inclusion and equity and strives to ensure that our staff team reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Indigenous peoples, Black people and other people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions and persons with relevant lived experience are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by groups that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized and encourage (but do not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Position Summary:  The Housing First Worker will support women, and gender diverse people who are experiencing homelessness to find and maintain permanent housing through a Housing First Intensive Case Management approach. Term: until March 31, 2025 (may be extended upon confirmation of funding) Salary: $22-$26 hour, plus benefits package (6% vacation pay, plus a benefits package and matched RRSP after 3 months) Time requirement: 37.5 hours/week (75 hours biweekly) Closing date: Open until filled Responsibilities: Case Management ·        Meet with women, and gender diverse people referred through the Coordinated Access system to assess their situation and follow WCWRC intake procedures ·        Support participants to access Employment and Income Assistance or other appropriate income sources to secure housing ·        Connect participants with housing listings through the Housing Plus centralized procurement process or through WCWRC’s landlord network, set up and accompany them to viewings, complete housing applications, and gather documentation needed to apply for housing. ·        Facilitate start up shopping for household supplies upon move in ·        Provide ongoing intensive case management supports with participants to set goals and create plans to reach those goals ·        Weekly home visits with housed participants to move forward with case management plans. ·        Provide ongoing support to participants regarding tenants rights and responsibilities ·        Partner with Building Services to coordinate moves, unit cleaning, pest control, and repairs. ·        Support participants often struggling with complex trauma resulting from experiences such as family breakdown, violence, addiction, mental health, incarceration, child welfare involvement, gang involvement, etc. Provide trauma-informed supports, safety planning supports, and crisis intervention supports as needed ·        Refer participants internally and/or to other service providers as needed ·        Maintain positive working relationships with service providers and landlords, and advocate to them on behalf of participants as needed ·        Support participants to prepare for external appointments and accompany participants to offer support and companionship as needed ·        Attend bi-weekly case management meetings with the More Than Four Walls Team   Reporting and Administration ·        Administer the provision of housing start up, damage deposit, emergency funds, and property damage allotments as required ·        Maintain accurate and organized participant related files, statistics, and records of activity, enter data into HIFIS and other information systems, and provide monthly reports to Housing team lead ·        Track participant-related expenses and provide Finance with a monthly credit card reconciliation report as well as a monthly mileage report.     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Essential • Driver’s license and access to a vehicle required ·        Advocacy skills as well as knowledge and experience with EIA and housing systems • Strong crisis intervention skills ·        Must practice participant-centred work and be able to work from a trauma-informed approach ·        Strong understanding of and ability to practice harm reduction ·        Demonstrated ability to work within anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks and actively engage in ongoing learning about these frameworks • Case management experience, including maintaining case notes and reporting • Excellent interpersonal skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills ·        Able to use Microsoft office and outlook • Professional and responsible with sensitive and confidential issues • Strong organizational and time management skills • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision ·        Strong attention to detail and follow up   Preferred • Post-secondary education in Community Development, Inner City Studies, Social Work or a similar discipline (Work experience in this regards will also be considered) • Clinical experience • Experience working within the non-profit sector • Experience working collaboratively with community organizations ·        Strong understanding of empowerment philosophies • Ability to adapt to changing priorities Working conditions: • Days, with potential on-call evening and weekend hours • Daily case management related travel within the community Please submit resume and cover letter to the attention of the Personnel Committee with the title of the position in the subject line. Cover letter should expressly indicate how your experience meets the job requirements. By email: carey@wcwrc.ca Mail: West Central Women’s Resource Centre 640 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 0A7 We thank everyone for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates selected for interview will be paid for their time.