Job Description

John Howard Society of Manitoba Inc.

Job Posting

The John Howard Society is a not-for-profit organization with approximately 20 employees covered under a single collective agreement.

Position:

Literacy Instructor

Position Status

: 0.6 Full-Time (22.5 hours/ week)

Employment Type:

Unionized

Position Term

: 2-year term with the possibility of extension.

Position Salary

: $26.65 /hr

Hours:

Monday - Friday, days; however, some evening availability will be required.

Benefits

: Generous benefits package after the successful completion of six months of employment

Tentative Start Date

: First week of September 2025

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POSITION SUMMARY -

Literacy Instructor

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Literacy Instructor is responsible for offering group classes and individual tutoring services to adult learners to improve general literacy skills and computer skills, as well as building skills for jobs, such as creating resumes, filling out forms or applications, and practicing for job interviews.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS -

Education and Experience

Related post-secondary degree from a recognized institution or a comparable combination of education, training, and workforce experience. Knowledge of adult education principles and facilitation experience, either tutoring or teaching. Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook. A valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License and access to a vehicle, on an as needed basis. Experience working with Indigenous peoples and knowledge of traditional Indigenous culture, traditions, teachings and ceremonies, is an asset. Experience working with individuals who are involved, or have been involved, in the criminal justice system is also an asset. The successful candidate will be required to provide an up-to-date Criminal Record Check from the Winnipeg Police Service with the vulnerable sector/adult abuse registry search. The successful candidate must be cleared by Manitoba Justice to enter all correctional institutions and able to pass an enhanced reliability screening with Manitoba corrections. Must be cleared for access and program delivery in Stony Mountain Institution (Correctional Service Canada).

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

High degree of self-motivation. Judicious decision-making skills. Ability to lead and foster a team environment. Ability to resolve conflict.

POSITION BENEFITS

The Employer contributes to benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and pension.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision/Intake

Supervise students and volunteer tutors as needed. Conduct continuous intake and assessment of adult learners hoping to gain entrance into the program, making them aware of what the program offers. Be available for ongoing instruction with adult learners in the program, checking in with each learner at least once every two weeks. Be available for drop-in instruction at the JHSM office for adult learners in the community or JHSM residents by appointment. Assist adult learners with accessing literacy resources outside of the program, such as information about adult learning centres in the community. Provide literacy materials to adult learners in the program. Supervise volunteers and facilitate weekly literacy classes at the Winnipeg Remand Centre and other institutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Community Partnerships

Liaise with community partners to share information about the literacy program. Develop literacy activities suited to partners' objectives and client needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Administration

Collect and update statistical information on literacy clients and programming activities in partnership with the Literacy Coordinator. Revise intake, assessment, and statistical records in accordance with program needs. Provide required reports/information as required by funders to the Literacy Coordinator. Become familiarized with the Manitoba Adult Literacy Program (MALP) Instructor qualifications. Stay up to date with all courses and certifications required by MALP.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reporting to the Literacy Coordinator

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience working directly with First Nations, Indigenous, Inuit and Metis people who have been in conflict with the law. The ideal candidate will also possess experience living/working in the inner city and who self-declare as having lived or family experience of incarceration.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

The John Howard Society of Manitoba is committed to achieving employment equity for designated groups in our workforce.

We encourage all applicants to apply, especially candidates who identify as First Nations, Indigenous, Inuit or Metis, visible minorities or persons with disabilities who meet the required qualifications.

Members of these communities are encouraged to self-declare in their cover letter or resume.

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Must have before applying:

Criminal Record Check - No older than 6 months. Adult Abuse Registry Check - No older than 6 months.
(Note: JHSM will reimburse the cost of the above checks with the original receipt if you are the successful candidate.)

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: From $26.65 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Schedule:

8 hour shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

adult education principles : 1 year (required) Facilitation: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person