Mental Health Support Worker

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a dedicated professional for the Primary Care Fort Garry site. This role supports individuals with mental health challenges, coordinating services and providing life skills teaching within an in-person, community-based setting.

Applicants should have 2 years of related experience, a relevant human services education, and a valid driver's license. This indefinite-term position emphasizes collaborative work across teams and agencies.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience with people with mental health issues or other human services.
• Experience in life skill teaching and support to individuals with mental health issues or other disabilities or conditions.
• Experience in developing, planning and coordinating services.

Skills

Recovery knowledge

Community support services

Relationship building

Communication skills

Team player

Networking

Assessment & crisis intervention

Problem resolution

Education

University/college education in human services

Driver's license

High school diploma + related training

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - Access Fort Garry

Department / Unit: Primary Care Fort Garry

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/09/2026 - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.60

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2080

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.

Experience

• Two years of related experience with people with mental health issues, or other human service.
• Experience in life skill teaching and support to individuals who struggle with mental health issues or other disabilities or conditions.
• Experience in developing, planning and coordinating services.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• University or College education in human services, other related disciplines, or high school diploma and related training.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Requires a valid driver's license and a vehicle.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Recovery as it applies to individuals with mental illness.
• Knowledge of community support services related to income, housing, employment social integration and self-help.
• Demonstrated skills and competence to establish supportive, trusting relationships with individuals and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate flexibility, creativity and be an enthusiastic team member.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective networking and agency relations skills.
• Knowledge of assessment, crisis intervention, service coordination and community consultation.
• Able to use problem resolution skills to handle sensitive and complex issues related to multiple service involvement and interdisciplinary teams.

Physical Requirements

• Evening and weekend work will be required.

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.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare 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.