Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor

NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH JOB POSTING

Department: Huddle NorWest

Position: Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor

Responsible To: Community Development Coordinator

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Anticipated End Date: Six months from start date (with a Possibility of Extension)
Hourly Rate: $44.294 - $54.487

Union: MAHCP

The Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor will provide mainly appointment-based, and some drop-in, mental health counselling support to youth accessing services at Huddle NorWest, an integrated youth services (IYS) site run through NorWest Co-op Community Health and part of the provincial Huddle youth hubs initiative. Counsellors also co-facilitate mental health support groups, and work with both internal and external partners in the operation of Huddle NorWest.

Primary hours for this position: Currently under assessment - may be a combination involving some full (7.5 hours) shifts and some shorter shifts. Applicants must be available for the hours during which Huddle NorWest is open (currently 10am-6pm Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, and 11am-7pm on Wednesdays).

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, including Social Work; Occupational Therapy (MOT); Counselling; or other. Registration with applicable College required.
• Minimum one year’s experience providing youth mental health counselling.
• Experience working in community development and community outreach.
• Knowledge of community resources and community development principles &

• practices.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Empathetic, non-judgmental approach.
• Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings.
• Knowledge and experience with diverse cultures and economic backgrounds.
• Experience working within an integrated youth services setting an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.
• Child/elder abuse and criminal records check required.

Rupsi Parajuli, HR Assistant

NorWest Co-op Community Health
785 Keewatin Street, Winnipeg MB
Email: rparajuli@norwestcoop.ca

We thank everyone who expresses interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.