Newcomer Support & Settlement Coordinator

Winnipeg School Division; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg School Division is seeking an Intercultural Support Worker to help newcomer students transition to services and resources within the school system and community, promoting settlement and achievement. You will work with teachers, administration, and community.

The role includes translating information for families, coordinating access to community resources, and supporting staff with linguistic and cultural context to enhance student success in Winnipeg's diverse schools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of secondary education; post-secondary education preferred.
• Experience promoting inter-cultural understanding within diverse youth/families/communities.
• Experience helping refugees adjust to their communities and schools.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to withhold personal bias across diverse religious/political and tribal communities.
• Priority to Deri, Farsi, Tigrinya and Amharic speakers.
• Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity.
• Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.
• Ability to build collaborative cultures founded on integrity and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reception of new EAL students and their transition into the school community.
• Support students/families in understanding the school system and accessing resources.
• Assist staff with translating/interpreting information for parents and students.
• Refer and facilitate access to resources in community, social and health services and government programs.
• Maintain records and provide updates to Principal or designate.
• Co-facilitate workshops on settlement issues, cultural awareness, and parenting skills.
• Network for resources in the wider community and liaise with outside agencies for school programs.
• Perform other duties as required within this classification.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural understanding

Anti-racism

Truth and Reconciliation

Collaboration

Deri/Farsi/Tigrinya/Amharic

Education

Secondary education

Post-secondary education (preferred)

Job description

Winnipeg School Division is seeking an Intercultural Support Worker to help newcomer students transition to services and resources within the school system and community, promoting settlement and achievement. You will work with teachers, administration, and community.

The role includes translating information for families, coordinating access to community resources, and supporting staff with linguistic and cultural context to enhance student success in Winnipeg's diverse schools.