Mental Health Program Coordinator

Indigenous Women's Healing Centre; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aboriginal organization in Winnipeg seeks a full-time Mental Health Program Coordinator to plan and oversee mental health programs. The ideal candidate will implement initiatives, manage budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders while ensuring effective services for the Red River Métis community.

Qualifications

• Registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers or willing to register.
• Experience in individual and/or group counselling.
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee mental health programs for the Health and Wellness department.
• Perform assessments on mental health needs for Red River Métis Citizens.
• Develop and facilitate mental health programs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

POSTING # 25-12-007POSITION TYPE FULL-TIMEThe Mental Health Program Coordinator plans, implements, coordinates, and oversees the mental health programs for the Health and Wellness department to ensure that established goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, budgetary guidelines, and work plan activities.Job Duties/Competencies:

• Perform assessments on the mental health needs and available services for the Red River Métis Citizens;
• Develop and facilitate mental health programs for the Red River Métis population based on needs assessments;
• Identify various grants and other funding opportunities and submit applications;
• Lead a team under the mental health programs framework;
• Develop collaborative partnerships with stakeholders;
• Provide written monthly and annual reports on department activities and results;
• Develop program in accordance with signed contracts/contribution agreements;
• Coordinate the writing, budget development, review, formatting, and all other aspects of generating proposals for the development of mental health services.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work;
• Must be currently registered, or willing to register, and in good standing with the Manitoba College of Social Workers;
• Experience as a Program Coordinator or relevant position is preferred;
• Previous experience in individual and/or group counselling is required;
• One year experience in the mental health field is preferred;
• Experience in preparing funding proposals for social service projects and programs;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
• Knowledge of local, federal and provincial resources;
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

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