Rehabilitation Worker

The Canadian Mental Health Association Across Manitoba is part of a 100-year-old nation-wide non-profit organization that promotes the mental health of Canadians and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. ***CMHA Across Manitoba is committed to our workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work. As such, we encourage applications from persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our staff. Personal experience with mental illness and or addiction, either through self or a loved one, is an asset.*** **The Opportunities** We have three full-time regular Rehabilitation Worker positions available in CMHA’s Housing Services program on the CHS Team. Our comprehensive community housing and wellness support continuum encompassing all three levels of Housing First: Intensive Case Management, Rapid Rehousing, and Assertive Community Treatment. The Position The Rehabilitation Worker supports relatives living with psychiatric disorders, addictions, and experiencing homelessness by developing wellness plans using evidence-based approaches. The Rehabilitation Worker is part of a multidisciplinary team supporting relatives to choose, get and keep housing according to the principles of Housing First. A full job description is available on request. The hourly rate for this position falls within Band 5 of the Collective Agreement, ranging from $29.51 to $35.90 per hour, based on a 35-hour workweek. Hours may be adjusted to include evenings and weekends when necessary. **The Qualifications** **Required** * Completed 3-year post-secondary human service degree. Equivalent education and experience may be considered. * Two years’ experience in a community-based social service setting (mental health, addiction, housing). * Knowledge of issues related to poverty, homelessness, mental health, addictions, recovery and related systems and community services. * Understanding of Impact of stigma, trauma, colonization and cultural healing practices. * Clinical assessment and case management skills. * Effective communication skills. * Demonstrates cultural safety and works effectively with individuals with various backgrounds. * Provided criminal record check with vulnerable sector search and both an adult and child abuse registry check, with results deemed satisfactory to the CMHA. * Legally entitled to work in Canada. * Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable, Manitoba registered vehicle. * Proven history of dependable performance and conduct. **Preferred** * Willingness to acquire the Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation and recovery Designation (CPRRP) * Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) * Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Housing First, Harm Reduction, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, community