2026-084 | Community Outreach Worker

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,768,000 - 88,166,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Carmel Clinic in Winnipeg is seeking a Community Outreach Worker to join a coordinated service delivery team. You will engage with clients, provide support per service plans, and advocate for their goals in a non-judgmental, culturally respectful manner.

The role emphasizes ACT model practices, harm reduction principles, and a client-centered approach to help clients build skills and achieve healthier outcomes. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in community, preferably with program target population.
• Experience providing outreach with hard to reach populations.
• All positions are subject to Criminal Record, Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks.
• Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine knowledge, skill and ability required for position.

Responsibilities

• Work proactively with new and existing clients, offering a range of support and recovery services per service plan.
• Act as a relationship-builder and advocate, delivering services in a non-judgmental, culturally appropriate manner.
• Operate within an Assertive Community Treatment Model and Housing First Principles.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet service goals and outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Crisis management

Communication

Indigenous understanding

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Social Services

Job description

Date: August 19, 2026

Position: Community Outreach Worker

Status: Full-Time, (1.0 FTE), Permanent

Hours of Work*: 8:45am 5:00pm

Department: Community Services - ACT

Job Posting No.: #2026-084

Reports to: Program Manager - Wiisocotatiwin - ACT

Closing Date: September 2, 2026, at 4:00pm

Union: CUPE – Community Support

Hourly Rate: $26.400-$30.532/hr

• These hours are dependent on the operational requirements of the organization
• Mount Carmel Clinic Operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas

Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application.

Position Summary

Functioning as part of the coordinated service delivery team, the Outreach Worker works proactively with new and existing clients, offering a range of support and recovery services, within as existing service plan and on an as-needed basis. The Outreach Worker is a relationship-builder and advocate and provides services in a non-judgmental and culturally appropriate manner, helping clients to build new skills and achieve their goals.

This Program works within an Assertive Community Treatment Model and utilizes the Housing First Principles from a social justice orientation which includes harm reduction, pro-choice, social determinants of health, human rights, social development, population health, health equality and trauma informed, client centered practice.

Qualifications

Education

Must have a Valid Drivers’ License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Skills, Expertise And Experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in community, preferably with program target population

Experience providing outreach with hard to reach populations

Critical Skills

Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and crisis management

Focus on Results

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes

Alignment with Organizational Values

Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission and values

Indigenous Understanding

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families

Interdisciplinary Team, Collaboration

Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness

MCC Philosophies

Strong knowledge, commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems

Assets

Post-Secondary Education in a Social Services field

Applicants with lived or living experience in the sex trade work are encouraged to self-declare on their resume.

All positions are subject to Criminal Record, Child, and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill and ability required for position.