Job Posting
Hoarding Community Educator
Full-time, 6 month term with possible opportunity for extension
The Canadian Mental Health Association Manitoba and Winnipeg, 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 Manitoba and Winnipeg 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 Opportunity
We have a one full-time, six-month term position available for a Hoarding Community Educator to work within CMHA’s OCD and Hoarding Services in the Recovery College. This position has an end date of December 31, 2026, with a possibility of extension. This program offers comprehensive support and services for individuals living with OCD or hoarding disorder.
The Position
The Hoarding Community Educator provides accessible education, support, and self-management strategies to individuals living with OCD or Hoarding, professionals, family members, and community organizations. designs, delivers, and coordinates educational courses on mental health, well-being, and recovery. Through collaboration with community partners, participants, and advisory councils, they ensure meaningful learning experiences, foster community engagement, and promote mental health awareness for individuals, families, care providers, and service providers.
The hourly rate for this position falls within Band 4 of the Collective Agreement, ranging from $26.07 to $31.77 per hour, based on a 35-hour workweek. Hours may be adjusted to include evenings and weekends when necessary.
The Qualifications
REQURIED
- A completed three-year undergraduate university degree in a human service discipline, such as social work or psychology, sociology and education. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- One years experience working with a community-based mental health organization.
- Experience designing and facilitating educational workshops and training programs and evaluating the outcomes.
- Experience developing engagement and communication plans, and successfully managing and evaluating the outcomes.
- Knowledge of mental health, mental illness, and recovery-oriented approaches.
- Comfortable with technology. (MS Office)
- Communication skills.
- Sound judgement to identify tasks and activities that will achieve objectives, while promoting and developing the skills of individuals.
- Demonstrated competence in cultural safety and working effectively with individuals with various cultural backgrounds.
- Analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills to evaluate outcomes.
- 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.
- Proven history of dependable performance and conduct.
PREFERRED
- Personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use issues and recovery, and willingness, readiness, and ability to share own experiences.
- Independent and teamwork skills.
- Familiar with database software. (e.g. Caseworks)
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Knowledge of:
- Person-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
- Recovery College model, Social emotional learning theory.
- Adult education theory and practices
- Project management practices.
- Peer support.
- Co-Production
Total Rewards
CMHA offers an inclusive and respectful culture along with paid leaves for vacation, illness, bereavement, and mental health. A flexible working environment, supporting work life balance, with paid extended health, dental, employee assistance programming and life insurance benefits. A defined benefits pension plan is equally cost shared between CMHA and the employee, long term disability is 100% employee paid, when eligible. There is annual support for upgraded vehicle insurance and professional development. Employees enjoy 12 paid general (statutory) holidays per year as well as a paid closure between December 24 that noon up to and including January 1st.
The Process
Please submit your resume and a cover letter indicating Competition Number 26-051 to [email protected].
CMHA will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process. Please advise in your cover letter if you require any accommodations.
VALUES
Work hard to listen | Support one another |Create strong connections | Be curious |Discover better ways | Focus on impact |Serve with passion |Embrace IDEA – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility | Honour lived experience |Believe it’s possible
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.07-$31.77 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- community-based mental health: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
