CMHA is a great place to work! We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance.
If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA may be the place for you.
Current job opportunities are posted below, and can also be found on the Job Bank, so please check out those websites for employment opportunities.
www.jobbank.gc.ca
Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist
The Rehabilitation Worker is the primary staff person responsible
for providing service to participants. Rehabilitation workers use the
Psychiatric Rehabilitation approach as well as other relevant tools
and methods of responding (ie: Stages of Change, Co-Occurring Disorder (COD) tools and Carkhuff
Motivational Interviewing) to assist participants to gain the skills and
resources that assist them to choose, get and keep meaningful
roles related to living, working, learning and socializing.
Salary Range: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour
Permanent Full-Time Position available
Skills & Qualifications
• This position requires three years completed post secondary
education at the undergraduate level in human service related
disciplines such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology
or Education and two years of direct service experience in a
community based organization or an appropriate equivalent
combination of education and experience.
• Must possess professional helping and teaching skills
• Must possess organization and co-ordination skills
• Must possess verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s licence
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health, mental
illness and community resources
• Knowledge and understanding of Psychosocial Rehabilitation,
co-occurring disorders and Stages of Change
• Must possess a certificate in a recognized First Aid and CPR
training course or be willing to acquire within a specified
period of time
• Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary
mental health team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows applications
• Must provide a recent Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records
check
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and ability to speak an Indigenous
language would be an asset.
Please send Resume with cover letter to:
Paullette Simkins, Executive Director
43 Fox Bay
Thompson, MB R8N 1E9
Email: director@cmhathompson.ca
Fax: 204-677-5534
Please keep in mind that only those selected for an interview will be contacted, and that we are unable to respond to phone inquiries.
Project Northern Doorway Peer Support Worker
Seeking an enthusiastic individual who works well in a team setting. Applicant would be working with individuals who are currently homeless and have a mental health issue or a co-occurring substance abuse issues.
Responsibilities:
– Interview and evaluate clients.
– Create and maintain client files; documenting all client encounters.
– Assist clients to identify community resources.
– Complete referrals; advocate for clients; link clients to appropriate services.
Skills & Qualifications
– Must provide a recent clear Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable persons Criminal Record Check.
– Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; post secondary education or experience in the social fields would be an asset.
– Ability to operate facsimile, photocopier and Microsoft Office and Windows.
– Valid Class 5 Manitoba driver’s license.
– Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
– Functional knowledge of crisis intervention and assessment techniques.
– Knowledge and a good understanding of mental illness.
– Understanding of confidentiality including PHIA and PHIPA.
– Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and ability to speak an Aboriginal language would be an asset.
Please send your resume, with cover letter to:
Mary Grieves
Senior Homeless Outreach Mentor
43 Fox Bay
Thompson, MB, R8N 1E9
Fax: 204-677-5534
Email: communityoutreach@cmhathompson.ca
Please keep in mind that only those selected for an interview will be contacted, and that we are unable to respond to phone inquiries.
Thompson Homeless Shelter Outreach Worker
Seeking an enthusiastic individual who works well in a team setting. Applicant would be working with individuals who are currently homeless and have a mental health issue or a co-occurring substance misuse issue.
Responsibilities:
– Maintain security of clients and building.
– Monitor and interact with clients on a regular basis.
– Communicate with the coordinator and a variety of community resources.
– Perform client intake and administration.
– Enter client information into HIFIS (Homeless Individuals and Families Information System).
– Ensure that information is documented in client files including any incident reports.
Skills & Qualifications
– Must provide a recent clear Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable persons Criminal Record Check.
– Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; post secondary education or experience in the social fields would be an asset.
– Ability to operate facsimile, photocopier and Microsoft Office and Windows.
– Valid Class 5 Manitoba driver’s license.
– Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
– Functional knowledge of crisis intervention and assessment techniques.
– Knowledge and a good understanding of mental illness.
– Understanding of confidentiality including PHIA and PIPEDA.
– Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and ability to speak an Aboriginal language would be an asset.
Please send your resume, with cover letter to:
Abbey Ogunbanwo
Thompson Homeless Shelter Coordinator
115 Churchill Drive
Thompson, MB, R8N 0L5
Fax: 204-677-0975
Email: sheltercoordinator@shawbiz.ca
Please keep in mind that only those selected for an interview will be contacted, and that we are unable to respond to phone inquiries.