Mental Health Addictions Coordinator - EUTC - Competition 2026-105

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs in Winnipeg is seeking a Mental Health Addictions Coordinator to support clients facing disabilities by addressing social and cultural factors and providing counseling.

Under the direction of the Program Manager, you will deliver holistic care, network with community agencies, and maintain records while upholding confidentiality and ethics. This role requires flexibility and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in social services or related education and training.
• Extensive experience in a social service environment.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal social issues, history, and culture.
• Knowledge of Winnipeg services in mental health, housing, and family services.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Criminal record and child abuse registry checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling as a supportive resource to clients experiencing mental health issues.
• Provide holistic and culturally appropriate support incorporating four aspects: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
• Increase client access to resources and provide referrals to housing, health, addictions, income security, treatment, education, employment, First Nations bands, and child and family services.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Facilitate information/educational workshops to clients, groups, and/or professionals on mental health and addictions.
• Counsel clients individually and in groups to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjusting to life.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Act as advocate to coordinate required services or resolve crisis problems.
• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete program documentation including case notes, HIFIS, statistics, letters.
• Run workshops and courses about mental health issues.

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

Aboriginal social issues

First Nations language knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in social services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Competition # 2026-105

Category: Full Time - Permanent

Closing: Open Until Filled

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Mental Health Addictions Coordinator will assist clients in identifying, understanding, and overcoming personal, social, economic, and physical issues relating to disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counseling as a supportive resource to clients who are experiencing mental health issues.
• Provide holistic and culturally appropriate support which incorporates both traditional and contemporary methods involving the four aspects of the individual: Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual.
• Increase client access to resources and provide appropriate referrals to service providers in the areas of housing, health, addictions, income security, treatment, education, employment, First Nations bands, and child and family services.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Facilitate information/educational workshops to clients, groups, and/or other professionals relating to mental health and addictions.
• Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Communication skills required to write support letters and other documents to advocate for clients.
• Provides liaison with community agencies. Identifies client needs for services and makes appropriate referrals, or develops alternate strategies for client support, education, and follow‑up care.
• Maintains current knowledge and awareness of trends and activities which include individual/family counseling methods.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Act as client’s advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documentation including case notes, HIFIS, statistics, letters, etc.
• Run workshops and courses about mental health issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in the field of social services, or a combination of related education and training will be considered.
• Extensive work experience in a social service environment.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal social issues, economic issues, history, and culture.
• Knowledge of Winnipeg services and resources in the areas of mental health, counseling, addictions, housing, children and families, and Aboriginal Culture.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal, written, inter-personal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently and co- operatively as part of an interdisciplinary team are required.
• Assess needs and make appropriate referrals, develop strategies for patient support, education, and follow‑up care.
• Case Management experience.
• Be able to follow office practices, procedures, and confidentiality.
• Applicants to provide criminal record and child abuse registry checks.
• Knowledge of First Nation people and communities.
• Fluency in a First Nations language considered an asset.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Adhere to AMC policies, and procedures with specific attention to attendance, and professional ethics.
• Able to work flexible hours and travel upon request.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
• Must have as current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a Clear Child Abuse Checks.

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to provide verification of citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government‑issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non‑status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Human Resources

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3

Please visit our website at www.manitobachiefs.com