Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor
NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH JOB POSTING
Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor
0.5 EFT (Part-time) Position
Six-Month Term with a Possibility of Extension
Internal & External Posting
Department: Huddle NorWest
Position: Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor
Responsible To: Community Development Coordinator
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Anticipated End Date: Six months from start date (with a Possibility of Extension)
Hourly Rate: $44.294 – $54.487
Union: MAHCP
Position Summary:
The Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor will provide mainly appointment-based, and some drop-in, mental health counselling support to youth accessing services at Huddle NorWest, an integrated youth services (IYS) site run through NorWest Co-op Community Health and part of the provincial Huddle youth hubs initiative. Counsellors also co-facilitate mental health support groups, and work with both internal and external partners in the operation of Huddle NorWest.
Primary hours for this position: Currently under assessment – may be a combination involving some full (7.5 hours) shifts and some shorter shifts. Applicants must be available for the hours during which Huddle NorWest is open (currently 10am-6pm Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, and 11am-7pm on Wednesdays).
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field, including Social Work; Occupational Therapy (MOT); Counselling; or other. Registration with applicable College required.
- Minimum one year’s experience providing youth mental health counselling.
- Experience working in community development and community outreach.
- Knowledge of community resources and community development principles &
- practices.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Empathetic, non-judgmental approach.
- Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings.
- Knowledge and experience with diverse cultures and economic backgrounds.
- Experience working within an integrated youth services setting an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.
- Child/elder abuse and criminal records check required.
Please submit your application (resume and a cover letter) in confidence to:
Rupsi Parajuli, HR Assistant
NorWest Co-op Community Health
785 Keewatin Street, Winnipeg MB
Email: rparajuli@norwestcoop.ca
Application Deadline: November 11, 2026
We thank everyone who expresses interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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