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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a Community Health/Family Support role focused on families with young children and prenatal families. The position requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, trauma-informed approaches, and strong communication in English, with bilingual capacity preferred.

The role demands a High School Diploma or Manitoba GED, relevant post-secondary credentials (asset), and a valid Manitoba driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or GED Manitoba Standards required.
• Certification as a Community Support Worker, Social Services Worker, Family Support Worker, Early Childhood Educator, or related field is an asset.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Successful candidate must complete Families First provincial orientation and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in community settings and home visiting components.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team with effective communication.
• Utilize trauma-informed and culturally safe practices.
• Plan, organize and implement strength-based approaches.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum resources

Trauma-informed care

Early childhood development

Indigenous culture

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

High School Diploma or Manitoba GED

Community Support Worker / Social Services Worker / Family Support Worker / Early Childhood Educator certification (asset)

Other related post-secondary education/experience

Families First orientation/training

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

General IT & internet tools

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Access River East

Department / Unit: Public Health River East

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 10/05/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Nights

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum (1) year experience working with families with young children ages 0-5, or prenatal families in areas related to parenting, in the last five years required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or GED Manitoba Standards required.
• Certification as a Community Support Worker, Social Services Worker, Family Support Worker, Early Childhood Educator, or other relevant post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Successful candidate required to complete Families First provincial orientation and training as scheduled.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to a work environment within an organization that embraces change.
• Shows initiative and ability to take direction.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team using effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively use curriculum-based resources, utilizing adult learning principles.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices effectively.
• Knowledge of early childhood growth and development prenatally up to five years of age.
• Understanding of Indigenous culture, traditions, values, and language is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications, other information technology, and technical equipment.
• Demonstrated fluency in English including verbal, reading, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in both official languages essential for designated bilingual positions.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of providing service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Physically able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. or 9 kgs.
• Physically able to climb stairs, crouch, and to kneel/sit on the floor when facilitating home visit components and engaging in parent-child activities.
• Expected travel throughout the region/province for training requirements, program needs, or for provision of home visiting services to families.
• Designated Northern positions requires travel to remote communities, and this may necessitate overnight accommodations.
• Evening and weekend work may be required to meet client needs.
  

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.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available 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.