Mental Wellness Worker
- Cranberry Portage, MB, Canada
Full-time
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Position: Mental Wellness Worker
Location: Area 4 Office – Cranberry Portage, Manitoba
Start Date: As soon as possible
FTE: 1.00 FTE
Term of Employment: Permanent
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
About The Position
Reporting to the Area Superintendent, and with the leadership and direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Wellness and the Divisional Wellness Coordinator, the Mental Wellness Worker will work as a member a multi-disciplinary team within the Student Services and Wellness Department of Frontier School Division. This role will work closely with students, school support teams, families and external partners to support the needs of through the provision of direct clinical services, consultation and professional and public education.
What You'll Do
By applying, you consent to the Division contacting your references. As a condition of employment, the
successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check)
and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense. Further information is available at
Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.
Location: Area 4 Office – Cranberry Portage, Manitoba
Start Date: As soon as possible
FTE: 1.00 FTE
Term of Employment: Permanent
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
About The Position
Reporting to the Area Superintendent, and with the leadership and direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Wellness and the Divisional Wellness Coordinator, the Mental Wellness Worker will work as a member a multi-disciplinary team within the Student Services and Wellness Department of Frontier School Division. This role will work closely with students, school support teams, families and external partners to support the needs of through the provision of direct clinical services, consultation and professional and public education.
What You'll Do
- Provide individual case work, group work, family supports and/or consultation depending on the individual student or school to foster student mental health and wellness from a holistic lens.
- Act as link between the student, school support team, external agencies and families.
- Plan, support and program for students from a proactive, student-centred and strength-based lens.
- Assist school teams with crisis response supports and resources while closely collaborating with local community and Divisional resources.
- Highly competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.
- Transportation and relocation expense reimbursement to ensure a smooth transition
- Subsidized housing or a housing allowance.
- Isolation allowance
- Annual travel reimbursement
- Allowances for approved courses
- Additional supports that recognize the importance of work-life balance and continuous growth.
- All of the above, and more, are provided in accordance with the Provincial Manitoba Teachers' Collective Agreement, including the Frontier School Division addendum.
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Social Work and in possession of or eligible for a Manitoba School Clinician certificate.
- Current registration in good standing with an appropriate licensing body required.
- Extensive experience with providing both individual and group counselling, including crisis intervention and trauma-informed practices.
- Experience with case consultation, assessments, and interventions to support mental wellness.
- Strong knowledge of First Nation and Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing.
- Experience and demonstrated competence working with multidisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external service providers to provide services to students, families and school communities.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, CFS Act, Vulnerable Persons Legislation, etc.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to research, develop and deliver innovative programming and supports for students and school communities.
- Ability to prioritize, structure and manage scheduling caseload(s) effectively to achieve targeted outcomes.
- Valid Manitoba driver's license and ability to travel, including overnight and flexible work hours as necessary.
- cover letter
- current resume
- list of three professional references including contact numbers, all of whom must have knowledge of the applicant's performance in the applicant's current or recent assignment
By applying, you consent to the Division contacting your references. As a condition of employment, the
successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check)
and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense. Further information is available at
Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide individual, group, and family clinical support, consultation, and programming to promote student mental health and wellness. Coordinate support among students, families, school teams, external agencies, and community resources, including assisting with crisis response.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in Social Work, eligibility for or possession of a Manitoba School Clinician certificate, and current registration in good standing with an appropriate licensing body. Candidates should have extensive counselling and crisis intervention experience, knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing, and the ability to collaborate across teams; a valid Manitoba driver's license and travel availability are also required.
Skills
- Individual and Group Counselling
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Case Consultation
- Assessment and Intervention
- Student Mental Health and Wellness
- Family Support
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing
- Community Partnership
- Program Development
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Caseload Management
- Knowledge of Mental Health and Child Welfare Legislation
Benefits
- Transportation and Relocation Expense Reimbursement
- Subsidized Housing or Housing Allowance
- Isolation Allowance
- Annual Travel Reimbursement
- Allowances for Approved Courses
- Work-Life Balance and Professional Growth Supports
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Education
Keywords
- Social Work
- Manitoba School Clinician Certificate
- Student Services and Wellness
- Mental Health
- Individual Counselling
- Group Counselling
- Family Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Case Consultation
- Assessments
- Interventions
- Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- External Service Providers
- Mental Health Act
- Child and Family Services Act
- Program Development
- Caseload Management
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Child Abuse Registry Check