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.

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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: [email protected]

Application Deadline: November 11, 2026

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