About the role
GENERAL
Description:
Comm Well & Housing Support Wkr
Competition #:
SEL MH 1909/25
Posting Date:
09/02/2025
Status:
Active
Type:
External
DESCRIPTION
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other
Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service
Community Wellness & Housing Support Worker
CommWell&HousingSupportWkr_01
Closing Date:
09/09/2025
Facility / Site:
Selkirk Community Health
Posting Type:
Indefinite Term (Subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours)
Position Type:
Full-Time
Hours of Work:
Days
Term Dates:
FTE:
1
Union Group:
MGEU Facility Support
Wage / Salary:
As per applicable collective agreement
Position Summary: The Community Wellness and Housing Support Worker will assist in a community development approach, by providing both a group activities model and outreach support to the tenants living in public housing (Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation). Group Program supports the overall mental health and wellness of tenants living in Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation and assists tenants to bring about a positive change in their communities through events and activities conducted in a group setting. The Outreach support is intended for tenants who are marginalized, isolated and are at risk of eviction. It is delivered on a one-on-one basis and in collaboration with other service providers as applicable. The Community Wellness and Housing Support Worker is responsible for rehabilitative and supportive functions, including skill building/enhancement, identifying and linking with formal and informal support networks. The position of Community Wellness and Housing Support Worker functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision, and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.
Qualifications:
-
University or College education in human services or other related disciplines required.
-
A high school diploma and suitable combination of education, experience and related training may be considered.
-
ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) required.
-
Experience in support group activities, particularly in role as Facilitator.
-
Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, i.e. addictions and mental health, developmental delay and mental health, and the related impact on family dynamics.
-
Knowledge of community resources and procedures related to accessing the available services.
-
Demonstrated skills and competence to establish supportive, trusting relationships with individuals of varied ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds required.
-
Knowledge of and ability to work within the mental health recovery model.
-
Knowledge of The Personal Health Information Act, The Mental Health Act, The Public Guardian and Trustee Act, and all other relevant legislation.
-
Knowledge of Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation; Housing and
-
Community Development; tenant information and applicable legislation pertaining to tenants.
-
Minimum four (4) years related experience with people with mental health issues and addictions preferred.
-
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-
A positive attitude toward learning, growth, and health.
-
Ability to assist in performing an accurate Mental Status Examination required.
-
Ability to assist in performing an accurate suicide assessment using the
-
ASIST model and to develop a safety plan/contract required.
-
Ability to related and interact with individuals of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
-
Skilled at working with people with co-occurring disorders.
-
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
-
Flexible scheduling is required to balance individuals’/groups’ needs and enhance service delivery to improve access.
-
Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position required.
-
Valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.
-
Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
-
Satisfactory employment record.
Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.
As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.
About Interlake-Eastern RHA
We work in partnership with stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
About the role
GENERAL
Description:
Comm Well & Housing Support Wkr
Competition #:
SEL MH 1909/25
Posting Date:
09/02/2025
Status:
Active
Type:
External
DESCRIPTION
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other
Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service
Community Wellness & Housing Support Worker
CommWell&HousingSupportWkr_01
Closing Date:
09/09/2025
Facility / Site:
Selkirk Community Health
Posting Type:
Indefinite Term (Subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours)
Position Type:
Full-Time
Hours of Work:
Days
Term Dates:
FTE:
1
Union Group:
MGEU Facility Support
Wage / Salary:
As per applicable collective agreement
Position Summary: The Community Wellness and Housing Support Worker will assist in a community development approach, by providing both a group activities model and outreach support to the tenants living in public housing (Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation). Group Program supports the overall mental health and wellness of tenants living in Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation and assists tenants to bring about a positive change in their communities through events and activities conducted in a group setting. The Outreach support is intended for tenants who are marginalized, isolated and are at risk of eviction. It is delivered on a one-on-one basis and in collaboration with other service providers as applicable. The Community Wellness and Housing Support Worker is responsible for rehabilitative and supportive functions, including skill building/enhancement, identifying and linking with formal and informal support networks. The position of Community Wellness and Housing Support Worker functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision, and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.
Qualifications:
-
University or College education in human services or other related disciplines required.
-
A high school diploma and suitable combination of education, experience and related training may be considered.
-
ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) required.
-
Experience in support group activities, particularly in role as Facilitator.
-
Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, i.e. addictions and mental health, developmental delay and mental health, and the related impact on family dynamics.
-
Knowledge of community resources and procedures related to accessing the available services.
-
Demonstrated skills and competence to establish supportive, trusting relationships with individuals of varied ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds required.
-
Knowledge of and ability to work within the mental health recovery model.
-
Knowledge of The Personal Health Information Act, The Mental Health Act, The Public Guardian and Trustee Act, and all other relevant legislation.
-
Knowledge of Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation; Housing and
-
Community Development; tenant information and applicable legislation pertaining to tenants.
-
Minimum four (4) years related experience with people with mental health issues and addictions preferred.
-
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-
A positive attitude toward learning, growth, and health.
-
Ability to assist in performing an accurate Mental Status Examination required.
-
Ability to assist in performing an accurate suicide assessment using the
-
ASIST model and to develop a safety plan/contract required.
-
Ability to related and interact with individuals of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
-
Skilled at working with people with co-occurring disorders.
-
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
-
Flexible scheduling is required to balance individuals’/groups’ needs and enhance service delivery to improve access.
-
Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position required.
-
Valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.
-
Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
-
Satisfactory employment record.
Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.
As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.
About Interlake-Eastern RHA
We work in partnership with stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.