Rehabilitation Counsellor 2 - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking a qualified professional for a counseling position. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, proficiency in counseling practices, and strong communication skills. You will be responsible for providing client-centered services and facilitating educational programs. This position requires in-person work and is integral to supporting health services in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year supervised counselling experience essential.
• Experience working from a client-centred perspective is essential.
• Training in Motivational Interviewing techniques required.
• Active membership in good standing of associated regulatory body.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and counselling services in a team environment.
• Develop and facilitate educational materials and community activities.
• Participate in ongoing training and skills assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of assessment and counselling

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of addictions and mental health

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative consultation skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Publisher

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - AFM - River Point Center - 146 Magnus

Department / Unit: WRHA - River Point In House Treatment

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - November 16, 2026

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 1885

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Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum of one-year supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience) from a family systems perspective is essential, working in the addictions field is an asset or a Diploma in Applied Counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counselling experience or volunteer experience.
• Experience working from a client-centred perspective is essential.
• Training and /or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques and experience in developing, planning, preparing and facilitating educational material and services and experience in organizing community activities are required.
• Working in the addictions field an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• A Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences or related field.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment and counselling.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex system of services are required.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills are required.
• Strong collaborative consultation skills and the ability to lead and train positively in a team environment are necessary.
• The ability to utilize current software, especially Word, PowerPoint and Publisher, and learn new technology for effective delivery of services is necessary.
• An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential.
• Fluency in English (ability to communicate in French and Indigenous languages including Ojibway and Cree is considered an asset).

Physical Requirements

• May be required to travel throughout the service area requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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, 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.