Rehabilitation Worker

Canadian Mental Health Association; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Manitoba is seeking a full-time Rehabilitation Worker to provide support to individuals facing mental illness, addictions, and homelessness. The role involves developing personalized plans, utilizing evidence-based approaches, and fostering community partnerships, ensuring clients achieve success in their chosen environments. Candidates should possess a human service degree and relevant experience in social services. A background in clinical assessment and effective communication is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a community-based social service setting.
• Knowledge of issues related to poverty, homelessness, and mental health.
• Willingness to acquire relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals by developing personalized plans.
• Foster community partnerships.
• Help individuals choose and maintain meaningful roles.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Clinical assessment skills

Case management skills

Cultural safety

Presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

3-year post-secondary human service degree

Job description

POSITION TYPE

FULL-TIME, 35 HOURS/WEEK

The Opportunities

We have two full-time regular Rehabilitation Worker positions available in CMHA’s Housing Services program. As part of our mission, we are developing a comprehensive community housing and wellness support continuum encompassing all three levels of Housing First: Intensive Case Management, Rapid Rehousing, and Assertive Community Treatment.

The Positions

The Rehabilitation Worker supports individuals experiencing mental illness, addictions, and homelessness by developing personalized plans, using evidence-based approaches, fostering community partnerships, and helping them choose, get, and keep meaningful roles and skills for success and satisfaction in their chosen environment.

The Qualifications

Required

• Completed 3-year post-secondary human service degree. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Two years’ experience in a community-based social service setting (mental health, addiction, housing).
• Knowledge of issues related to poverty, homelessness, mental health, addictions, recovery and related systems and community services.
• Understanding of Impact of stigma, trauma, colonization and cultural healing practices.
• Clinical assessment and case management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates cultural safety and works effectively with individuals with various backgrounds.
• Presentation and facilitation skills. Tailor and present content to diverse audiences.
• Provided criminal record check with vulnerable sector search and both an adult and child abuse registry check, with results deemed satisfactory to the CMHA.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Proven history of dependable performance and conduct.

Preferred

• Willingness to acquire the Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation and recovery Designation (CPRRP).
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Housing First, Harm Reduction, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, community engagement and outreach.
• Time management, assisting, problem-solving, and advocacy skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable, Manitoba registered vehicle.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to [e-mail].

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