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Competition # 25-124

Position Type TERM (One Year), FULL‑TIME, 35 HOURS/WEEK

The Position

The Indigenous Youth Mental Health Promotion Coordinator is tasked with inspiring and promoting a spirit of mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical and cultural well‑being and resilience within their work with students, school educators, school administration, community partners, government, and funding providers. The position is a member of the youth and post‑secondary mental health initiatives team to strengthen greater reach and influence on Indigenous youth of Manitoba.

The Qualifications

Required

- Only candidates who self‑identify in their applications as Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, or Inuit will be considered for this role. This is a designated Indigenous competition.
- Post‑secondary degree or program in a human service‑related discipline such as social work, psychology, sociology, nursing or education. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Two years’ experience working with Indigenous youth or Indigenous communities in a school‑based or mental health context.
- One year of experience supporting youth with mental health challenges and/or youth at risk.
- Knowledge of diversity among Indigenous cultures, communities, practices, teachings, ceremonies, and traditional healing and wellness approaches.
- Understanding of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples,



and how these affect youth, families, and communities.
- Knowledge of mental health disorders, Harm Reduction principles, and child and youth mental health.
- Knowledge of the Child Welfare System in Manitoba and common issues faced by youth who have been in‑care or formally in‑care.
- Competence in cultural safety and works effectively with individuals from various backgrounds.
- Comfortable with technology, including database software (e.g. MS Office, Caseworks, Zoom).
- Facilitation and public speaking skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
- Effective time management.
- 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

- Lived experience of CFS care, mental health challenges, homelessness or substance use and recovery.
- Indigenous language fluency is an asset.
- Knowledge of community resources (health, mental health, social services) and government service systems.
- Experience working with diverse communities, including 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, newcomer youth, families of colour, and youth with disabilities, within an inclusion and anti‑oppression framework.

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📌 Indigenous Youth Mental Health Promotion Coordinator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association
📍 Winnipeg