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Non Profit Executive, passionate about rights for all, especially immigrants and refugees. Position Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Position Type: Full time, on location Salary/Wages: Starting at $20 for 35 hours per week Training: Training, orientation, and mentorship will be provided to the successful candidate Building Access to Justice for Racialized Communities Project The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the Access to Justice Project at Healthy Muslim Families in Winnipeg. This community-led initiative was launched to address gaps in services available to support visible minority and other vulnerable groups. HMF is a charitable organization based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Our mission is to strengthen and empower families through education, programs, services, and support, in line with Islamic values. We operate from a belief that strong families make a strong community. We serve ethno-cultural communities that include new immigrant and refugee communities and thus strive to provide culturally appropriate services. Main Job Responsibilities Be available to work on location, full-time Organize Legal clinics and other support services Support refugee claimants with filling out forms to make a refugee claim Coordinate appointments with refugee claimants and their counsel Accurately maintain participant files in an effective and confidential manner Engage in outreach and networking to inform community about the availability of legal services Organize workshops on topics of benefit to community Provide mentorship and support to community volunteers Compile information resources for vulnerable groups Establish referral relationships with key community organizations and legal professionals Other Duties Submit reports and document a tion of project activities in a timely manner. Participate in meetings and training sessions Undertake other duties as assigned Assets Lived experience as a refugee or newcomer to Canada Knowledge of the process for making a refugee claim Understanding of settlement challenges and barriers that newcomer families face Experience filling out government forms and navigating government systems Knowledge of community resources for refugee claimants Ability to find and compile information Experience facilitating workshops and meetings Excellent oral and written communication skills Additional languages such as Arabic, Somali, and French Experience working in the non-profit sector Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest, qualifications, and related experience, including language ability. The position will be filled as soon as possible. Submit resume to the attention of Executive Director at We appreciate all those who apply but only candidates shortlisted for the position will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr