Community Health Facilitator, Mental Wellness Support term

888 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2W 3P3
full-time. August 15, 2025

Description

**Date**:August 15, 2025

**Position**:Community Health Facilitator, Mental Wellness Support - Thunderwing

**Status**:Full Time (1.0 FTE), Term to March 31, 2026

**Hours of Work**: Monday-Friday; 8:45am - 5:00pm

**Department**:Community Services

**Job Posting No.**:#2025-063

**Reports to**:Program Manager, Community Wellness

**Closing Date**:August 25, 2025, at 4:00pm

**Union**:MAHCP

**Salary**: $39.424-$51.449/hr
- These hours are dependent on the operational requirements of the organization
- Mount Carmel Clinic operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas

Working closely with the Thunderwing team, the Community Health Facilitator coordinates and facilitates mental health support services for Thunderwing clients, beginning with intake and continuing throughout their participation in the program. This role supports clients and their families in accessing appropriate mental health and wellness resources through service navigation, referrals, and assistance with attending appointments.

**Position Summary**

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Community Health Facilitator is, in accordance with professional practice standards, responsible for the following:

- Facilitate the intake of new clients, including program eligibility, initial assessment and assignment of appropriate team resources, including outreach workers
- Identify and access appropriate resources for clients outside the team/MCC as appropriate
- Coordinate program activities with the team as directed
- Provide competent services MCC to clients in accordance with required standards, legal requirements, evidence-informed practices and policies
- Provide intake, assessment and referral for clients in the program
- Provide community education and foster understanding in the community about the client group and the challenges they face
- Encourage and support grassroots action on social issues affecting the community and clients
- Arrange and support rental unit viewings, landlord interviews, and lease negotiations.
- Provide tenant support including education on rights and responsibilities, home visits, and connection to local community resources.
- Identify, build, and maintain ongoing relationships with local landlords.

**Qualifications**

**Education**
- Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Health, Social Services, Community Development or related field or a combination of education, community work, and relevant experience in mental health, addictions and/or homelessness would be considered.
- Valid Drivers’ License and access to a reliable vehicle

**Skills, Expertise and Experience**
- Minimum of five years client service experience in community development, health or social services, preferably in a community setting Minimum of three (3) years working in/with an interdisciplinary team Excellent organizational and facilitation skills
- This position requires a valid class V drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

**Critical Skills**

Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

**Focus on Results**

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve goals and produce expected results/outcomes

**Alignment with Organizational Values**

Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission, and values

**Indigenous Understanding**

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families

**Teamwork**

Proven ability to work within a team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity, and cultural awareness

**MCC Philosophies**

**Communication**

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including conflict management and proficiency in the use of computer systems, including Microsoft Office suite

**Assets**

Experience in the use of electronic medical records

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