12 Oct
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Elmwood Community Resource Centre
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Winnipeg
12 Oct
Elmwood Community Resource Centre
Winnipeg
Position: Strong Beginnings Facilitator (Arabic language)
Job Status: 25 hours /week
Salary Range: $24- $29/ hour
Closing date: October 23rd, 2026
Start Date: Nov 2nd,2026
The Stronger Beginnings Home Visitor supports newcomer parents and caregivers as their child’s first teacher through the HIPPY and SMART programs. Working under the Program Director and Coordinator, Home Visitors support a caseload of families, deliver structured play and literacy activities in homes and community settings, promote early childhood development and school readiness, and connect families with community resources. Solid communication, organization, and relationship-building skills are essential;
experience with newcomer families and young children and additional language skills are assets.
Responsibilities
· Conduct or support client intake and registration where needed
· Maintain a caseload of participating families through community outreach, referrals, and relationship-building.
· Conduct regular in-home and community-based visits with participating families, delivering curriculum through role-playing, demonstration, and guided learning activities.
· Build positive, professional relationships with families and provide encouragement, guidance, and support in setting realistic goals for parent and child development.
· Deliver programming in English and, where applicable, Arabic to support culturally and linguistically responsive service delivery.
· Participate in the planning and facilitation of parent group meetings, family activities, graduations, field trips, and other program events.
· Monitor family participation and progress and communicate emerging needs, concerns, successes, or barriers to the Stronger Beginnings Coordinator.
· Connect families with appropriate ECRC and community resources and supports
· Collect program data,
participant evaluations, and other required information, ensuring all documentation and reports are completed accurately and submitted on time.
· Attend regular staff, team, and program meetings and contribute to ongoing program planning and development.
· Follow ECRC policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and safe work practices.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
· High school diploma required; post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies, Social Services, Education, or a related field is an asset.
· Experience working with young children and families, particularly in parent education, family support, child/family advocacy, early learning, or community-based programming.
· Ability to effectively explain and demonstrate information to participants whose first language is not English.
· Experience working in a cross-cultural environment and demonstrated understanding of the needs, strengths, and experiences of culturally diverse families.
· Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage a caseload, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
· Lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a young child is considered an asset.
· Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
· Ability to work evening and occasional weekends is required
· Satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check
· Must possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License
Work Hours: The hours of work will be between 2:30-8:00pm Mondays to Fridays; however, weekends may be required as per the needs of the program.
Submit resume and a cover letter to:
Jonathan Worae, Co-Director of Programs
E-mail:
[email protected]
*Only successful applicants will be contacted to schedule interview times
Pay: $24.00-$29.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
📌 Strong Beginnings Home Visitor (Arabic) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Elmwood Community Resource Centre
📍 Winnipeg