Indigenous Community Worker - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Manitoba; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba seeks an experienced professional in Mental Health & Addictions to support Indigenous communities. Candidates must have strong skills in interpersonal communication, a high school diploma, and at least two years of relevant experience. This full-time in-person role includes various responsibilities, such as service provision and community partnership engagement. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity are offered.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience working with Indigenous people in a social service setting.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in mental health and addictions services.
• Travel to other regional facilities as required.

Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous services and resources

Knowledge of health issues impacting Indigenous communities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Demonstrated proficiency in a local Indigenous language

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to take initiative

Respect for culturally diverse populations

Proficiency in both official languages

Respect for confidentiality

Education

Grade twelve high school education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

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Department/Unit: Mental Health & Addictions

Work Location: To be determined

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.8

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: To be determined

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with Indigenous people in a social service setting.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade twelve (12) high school education or equivalent (e.g. GED).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous services and resources.
• Knowledge of health issues impacting Indigenous communities. Specific knowledge in substance use impacting Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a local Indigenous language (Ojibway, Dakota, Cree).
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and anticipate needs.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is 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.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.