Comm Well

**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.
- 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.

**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.**

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more