Intercultural Support Worker

7 days ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Winnipeg School Division Full time

Intercultural Support Worker

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Anti-Racism, Equity and Climate Justice, the Intercultural Support Worker will assist in transitioning newcomer students to services and resources in the school system and the community to promote settlement and foster student achievement. The worker will work as part of a team with teachers, administration, and the community.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

assist in the reception of new EAL students, their transition and integration into the school community

support students/families in understanding the school system and in accessing resources available to them

provide support to school staff in translating/interpreting information to parents and students related to assessments, report cards and other matters of importance and by providing teachers with information about student's linguistic cultural backgrounds

refer and facilitate access to resources in the community, social services, health services and government programs

maintain records, assess, and monitor ongoing needs and provide continual updates to Principal or designate

co-facilitate and/or co-coordinate workshops or support to groups on settlement issues, cultural awareness, women's issues, parenting skills and other information related needs for parents / families and staff

participate in networking for resources in the wider community and liaise with outside agencies for school programs

perform other related duties within this classification and other related classifications not exceeding skills and capabilities as required

Qualifications:

a minimum of secondary education, preferably some post-secondary education and coordinating projects or in initiatives around newcomer services.

experience promoting inter-cultural understanding within diverse youth/families/communities coming from war affected countries.

experience working to support refugees adjust to their communities and schools.

excellent communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills are required.

·values cross cultural perspectives and demonstrates ability to withhold personal bias while working across various religious/political and tribal communities is required.

Priority will be given to candidates speaking Ukrainian, Tigrinya and Amharic.

Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity

Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

Proven ability to build collaborated cultures founded on integrity and purpose

How to apply:

Click the button "Apply Online" and log into your account. First time users will be required to create a profile to apply.

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

Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check

Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization.

Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request.

About Winnipeg School Division

WSD is one of Manitoba's largest employers with over 6,000 full and part time employees in 84 locations including 79 schools (including one virtual school), two administrative buildings, a training centre, a buildings maintenance location and school bus depot and our fleet of almost 100 school buses. Every employee is vital in helping us achieve our purpose, vision, values and principles of learning to support the almost 30,000 students we serve.

Joining Winnipeg School Division means getting the opportunity to work in schools in a variety of communities throughout Winnipeg that are culturally diverse and emphasize the inclusion of all students.

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