PACT Support Worker

Shared Health; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc in Manitoba is seeking a casual, in-person Mental Health and Addictions support worker in the PACT unit. The role requires 2 years experience with adults with severe mental health illness, and experience educating and supporting community individuals with mental health challenges.

Qualifications include education in human services; certifications not required. A current clear criminal record check is required.

Qualifications

• Two years work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental health illness.
• Experience in provision of education and support in the community to individuals who struggle with mental health issues.
• University or College education in human services, other disciplines, or high school diploma and related training.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and support in the community to individuals with mental health issues.
• Establish supportive, trusting relationships and coordinate support services.
• Adhere to safety and health regulations and safe work practices.

Skills

Empathy & rapport

Assessment & planning

Safety compliance

Flexibility

Education

Human services degree

Job description

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Department / Unit: PACT - Mental Health and Addictions

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• Two years work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental health illness.
• Experience in provision of education and support in the community to individuals who struggle with mental health issues.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

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

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated skills and competence to establish supportive, trusting relationships.
• Skills in assessing, planning, development and coordination of support services.
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
• May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities.

Physical Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.
• Subject to a criminal record check and abuse registry checks.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours,

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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are 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.