About the Position

The Winnipeg Region of the Canadian Mental Health Association is part of a national charitable
organization that promotes the mental health of Canadians and supports the resilience and
recovery of people experiencing mental illness.

The Rehabilitation and Recovery Service of CMHA Winnipeg Region is presently hiring for the position of: Rehabilitation Worker (F.T./ 35 hr. wk)

*Indefinite Term

Duties:

The Rehabilitation Worker is the primary staff person responsible for providing service to
participants. Rehabilitation workers use the Psychiatric Rehabilitation approach to assist
participants to gain skills and resources that assist them to choose, get and keep meaningful roles related to living, working, learning and socializing.

Education/experience required:

• 3 years completed post-secondary education at the undergraduate level in a human service related discipline
• 2 years of direct service experience in a community based organization (or an appropriate
  equivalent combination)
• A current driver’s license and access to a car is required

Skills required:

• Understanding of mental illness
• Verbal and written communication
• Time management
• Non-violent crisis intervention
   

Application Process:

Please submit your resume by Friday June 24th, 2011 to:

Stephanie Skakun, Program Manager,
CMHA Winnipeg. Region, 432 Ellice Ave., R3B 1Y4 or fax to 982-6128,
email: office@cmhawpg.mb.ca

Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of
the following groups: Aboriginal, Visible Minority, and/or Persons with a Disability. Employment equity is a factor in the hiring process.

We welcome all applications but only those being interviewed will be contacted.