Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor

NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH  JOB POSTING 

Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor

1 part-time (0.8 EFT) term position

Starting as soon as possible, and going until at least March 06, 2026

Internal & External Posting

Salary range: $35.881-$46.826 per hour. Benefits as per MAHCP.

The Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor will provide mainly appointment-based, and

occasionally drop-in, mental health counselling support to youth accessing services at the

Huddle NorWest youth hub. Counsellors also co-facilitate mental health support groups.

Counsellors work with both internal and external partners in the operation of Huddle NorWest.

Primary hours for this position are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00am-6:00pm; Wednesdays 11:00pm-7:00pm. Applicants must be available for the hours during which Huddle NorWest is open, specific to the EFT posted, and may be subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in related counselling field, including: Social Work; Occupational Therapy (MOT); Counselling; or other. Registration with applicable College/governing body required.

1. Minimum one year’s experience providing youth mental health counselling.
2. Experience working in community development and community outreach.
3. Knowledge of community resources and community development principles & practices.
4. Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
5. Empathetic, non-judgmental approach.
6. Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings.
7. Knowledge and experience with diverse cultures and economic backgrounds.
8. Experience working within an integrated youth services setting an asset.
9. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.

Please submit application (cover letter & resume) by Tuesday, April 08, 2025 in confidence to:

Forward your application in confidence to

Rupsi Parajuli, HR Assistant
rparajuli@norwestcoop.ca

NorWest Co-op Community Health

Access NorWest, 785 Keewatin St., Winnipeg

We thank everyone who expressed interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.