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Community Mental Health Support Worker
Winnipeg Health Region
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Requisition ID: 415171 Position Number: Posting End Date: November 17, 2026 City: Employer : Site: - Department / Unit: Job Stream: Anticipated Start Date - End Date: November 16, 2026 - January 6, 2027 Reason for Term: Union : FTE: Anticipated Shift: Daily Hours Worked: Salary: As per collective agreement POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Mental Health Support Worker (CSW) works under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor, Mental Health Services to provide community based and assertive outreach services. The CSW applies knowledge related to motivation, community development, and co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, to help the client attain their optimal level of functioning and prevent or postpone further disability, in partnership with the client, the Community Mental Health Worker and the client’s care team. Qualifications: • Post secondary education in a field related to mental health and addictions • 2 years of experience in a mental health and social services setting • Other combinations of education and experience may be considered • Demonstrated knowledge and aptitude for working with individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders • Successful completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) • Current SafeTALK, or willingness to obtain within one (1) year of assuming the position • Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health • Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information • Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently • Demonstrated communication skills • Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures • Ability to display independent judgment • Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population • Ability to respect and promote confidentiality • Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants. Please continue to apply for positions that are of interest to you. This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred. If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance. Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application form is your authorization to complete said reference checks. PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form. We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ALL