The Welcome Home – A Mission of St. Alphonsus Inc. is seeking a
Ministry Support Worker (part-time position – 15-20 hours per week)

 The Welcome Home is a faith-based initiative located in the inner-city neighborhood of Point Douglas in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It was begun in 1993 by the Ukrainian Catholic Redemptorists with a mission of service to the residents of this historic neighbourhood.  Following in the steps of Christ Jesus, our Redeemer, we seek to “bring the good news to the poor” (Lk 4:16), giving witness to the mercy and compassion of God and the building of God’s Kingdom on earth.  Our outreach is based on an understanding of the human person that recognizes a constitutive spiritual dimension. This implies care for the whole person created in the image of God and the promotion of fundamental human rights to dignity and justice.  Our vision and mission are realized through a life of prayer, compassionate service to our neighbours, and the formation of a caring community with them. 

The Welcome Home is seeking a Ministry Support Worker (MSW) in a contract position who shares the core values of Catholic faith and spirituality and feels called to ministry with the resident Redemptorists. This is an individual who feels called to live in solidarity with people on the socio-economic margins of our church and society, is self-motivated, on a spiritual journey, and embraces The Welcome Home experience as an opportunity for personal growth and faith enrichment. 
The MSW is a team player and a community builder. He or she will work together with the Redemptorists and volunteers at The Welcome Home to provide a home-style atmosphere of Christian hospitality that strives to build a faith-filled and caring community.   The MSW can identify with the unique needs and challenges facing the members of this neighborhood.  The MSW has a capacity to nurture healthy relationship, model positive behaviour, and has proven experience working with women and children. 
Due to the nature of the position, flexibility in hours and scheduling is required. The MSW understands the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description and agrees to work diligently towards their fulfillment. 

Basic Requirements:

• Post secondary education or training in human resources, or in Christian spirituality or experience in faith-based ministry.
• Some knowledge and experience of Indigenous culture
• A criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
• Agreement with the Safe Environment policies of the Archeparchy of Winnipeg and the Redemptorists
• Agreement of Confidentiality with the Redemptorists
• A valid Driver’s License

Assets:

• Skills/training in counselling, social work, or community development
• Knowledge / experience of Catholic faith and the Redemptorist spirituality
• Some familiarity with the Ukrainian Catholic Church or other Byzantine churches
• First Aid
• Food Handlers certification

MSW duties and responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with the people whom we serve, being present to people in need, and advocating for them when necessary.
• Designing and initiating new ministries/programs for women, families, youth and children as needs and opportunities are presented. 
• Assisting in the organization and operation of weekly programs and special events throughout the year such as Family Variety Night, The Children’s Christmas Program, Baptisms, Summer Day Camp, etc.
• As part of the hospitality in these various ministries, food preparation may be required.
• Assisting in organizing and distributing holiday hampers (Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter)
• Assisting neighbours with transportation as needed both for programs and for some of their more urgent personal needs.
• As a staff person, the MSW acts as an ambassador for The Welcome Home and will seek to maintain positive public relations with the larger church and civic community; this may mean giving the occasional public presentation and networking with other faith-based ministries. 

Salary and terms of employment:

• Salary range: $22 to $30/ hour based on Part-time employment (15-20 hours per week, flex time).
• Salary and hours are negotiable with consideration given to education, experience, and other qualifications.
• Salary subject to review after two years.
• An evaluation within a 6-month probationary period.
• Contract subject to annual renewal.
• Please note:  Candidates qualified for both the Ministry Support Worker position and the Administrative Assistant position could be eligible to combine them to create a full-time position. 

Application:

Interested candidates for the Ministry Support Worker position will submit a resume with references and a cover letter to email: .

Application Deadline:   June 27, 2025
Position commences:   On or before September 2, 2025

We are grateful to all applicants for their interest, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.   For further information you may inquire at 204-946-5352.