Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
The incumbent is primarily responsible for providing specialized support to men who were switched at birth in Norway House and their relatives, as well as supporting clients traveling from northern communities to Winnipeg. This involves delivering professional psychosocial assessments and interventions to individuals, families, and groups to help them cope with health-related issues and navigate social systems.
Requisition ID: 397212
Position Number: 20025410
Posting End Date: Open until filled
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
WRHA Community Health Services - Northern Connections
Department / Unit: DT Northern Connection Medical Clinic
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
End Date: ASAP - Indefinite
Reason for Term: Other Leave
0.50
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
$44.294, $46.305, $48.407, $50.605, $52.900, $54.487
The WRHA recognizes the importance of building an exemplary health care labour force that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. THIS IS A DESIGNATED INDIGENOUS COMPETITION, OPEN TO INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS. Applicants are required to self-declare, and those selected for an interview may be asked to provide references and will be asked to answer interview questions related to the designation. This process will apply both to internal and external candidates.
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Primarily providing support specifically for the men who were switched at birth in Norway House and their relatives and spouses.
This position would also support clients who travel regularly from northern communities to Winnipeg from northern communities.
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Providing professional, skilled psychosocial assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups; providing a range of psychosocial interventions that are aimed at assisting clients, families and groups cope with and adapt to health related issues, using the healthcare system and other social systems effectively and efficiently; demonstrating leadership in assisting the healthcare team complete transitions; relieving co-workers due to illness, vacation, and professional development.
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Participating as a member of the healthcare team and interpreting social, psychological, emotional and family problems to the team; maintaining excellent working relationships with team members and participating in team planning and problem-solving; performing a variety of administrative functions as required by the department.
May be requested to assist in providing instruction to students and new staff.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers.
May be required to hold a valid Manitoba driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
DESIGNATED INDIGENOUS position.
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CASWE accredited school or equivalent and must be registered with the Manitoba College of Social Workers. Preferred experience includes two years of recent and relevant experience, along with strong communication skills, the ability to work cooperatively, and an understanding of health and social welfare systems.
Market context
BSW social worker roles in Manitoba are often tied to hospitals and community care settings, where demand reflects ongoing needs for discharge planning, psychosocial support, and coordination with other providers. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for CASWE-accredited BSW preparation, Manitoba College registration, and recent relevant experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of communication and case coordination from recent work.
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