Community Health Worker - Community-Emergency Department Violence Intervention Program

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a dedicated professional to support youth in the Community Emergency Department Violence Intervention Program. This in-person, indefinite-term role emphasizes wrap-around care for youth (14–29) affected by violence, within a Circle of Courage framework.

Requirements include a high school diploma, outreach training preferred, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a community-based setting within the last five years.
• Experience with inner city populations, including mental health/addiction challenges and youth.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wrap-around supports to youth identified in hospital EDs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate resources.
• Promote community partnerships and capacity building.

Skills

Community engagement

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Excellent communication

Indigenous awareness

Independent working

Education

High School Diploma

Outreach training

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Requisition ID: 412241
Position Number: 20036106
Posting End Date: October 14, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: WRHA Community Health Services - 755 Portage
Department / Unit: Community Emergency Department VI
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/19/2026 - Indefinite
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $25.112 , $25.488 , $25.861 , $26.235 , $26.622 , $26.997
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Position Overview

The incumbent’s role is attached to the Community-Emergency Department Violence Intervention Program (CEDVIP). CEDVIP supports youth (ages 14-29) identified in hospital Emergency Departments who experienced injury related to violence to receive wrap around supports utilizing the Circle of Courage model.

Experience

• Minimum of two years (within the last five years) experience in community-based setting.
• Extensive personal and/or professional experience working with inner city populations, including those with mental health/addiction issues, cognitive challenges, youth, immigrants and refugees.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• High School Diploma, Manitoba standards required.
• Successful completion of a related outreach training program preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Requires a valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Qualifications And Skills

• Understanding of community development, individual capacity building, and knowledge of community resources is essential.
• Understanding of the determinants of health and adult education is an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural history and population impacts.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Ability to initiate and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork, collaboration and partnerships.
• Demonstrates a professional approach in all situations.
• Proficiency in computer software.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This Indefinite Term may expire subject to one (1) weeks’ notice.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.