Careers

 Under the general direction of the Director of Addictions and Health and the Clinical Team Leaders, the Crisis Clinician Nurse will utilize their nursing knowledge, skills, and judgment to provide optimal care to patients accessing services. This will include mental health and addiction related assessments, interventions, and treatments. The crisis clinician will practice autonomy and will formulate clinical decisions and development of a patient care plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary AHWC / RAAM team. Drawing from the strengths of this diverse team and from AHWC’s values and mission statement, this role requires a welcoming, kind, and compassionate person for community members who visit the Indigenous-led RAAM Clinic to access supports during their healing journey. The Crisis Clinician Nurse should demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the histories, traditions, and cultures of Indigenous peoples, inclusive of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Communities and Nations, including an understanding of the importance of decolonizing healthcare systems and spaces. It is expected that the Nurse have the ability and skills to work with constituents who may be hostile, oppositional and volatile, while at all times maintaining composure and behave in a professional and dignified manner.

POSITION: Registered Nurse 3

HOURS OF WORK: 11:00 AM – 6:45 PM - Tuesday to Friday

9:00 am – 4:30 pm Saturdays

SALARY RANGE: $44.621-$53.248

Under the direction of the Director of Housing and Housing Supports the Life Skills Coach using a harm reduction approach will provide a broad range of holistic services to support, promote and empower constituents who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, marginalized and living in social isolation with supports to assist them along their journey to address barriers to success. The Life Skills Coach provides a holistic approach that motivates and facilitates adjustment to change and learning opportunities through groups and individuals’ consultation. They prepare constituents to deal effectively with personal issues by guiding them activities such as self discovery and behaviour identification exercises. The Life Skills Coach facilitates an environment that builds on self esteem, empowerment and self determination that encourages independence and self confidence. It is expected that the Life Skills Coach have the ability and skills to work with constituents who may be hostile, oppositional and volatile, while at all times maintaining composure and behave in a professional and dignified manner. The Life Skills Coach provides services for populations who may experience multiple issues and require referral to services such as; trauma support, addictions supports, mental health services, life skills, socialization and development of skills required to integrate without stigma into the community including but not limited to; hygiene, verbal skills & literacy, anger management, employment readiness while addressing issues of social isolation, recovery and community reintegration. The Life Skills Coach shall ensure that all activities are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with, and complementary to, the Vision Statement, The Principles and Values and the policies and procedures of the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre.

PROGRAM: Stepping Forward

POSITION: Life Skills Coach

HOURS OF WORK: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM - Monday to Friday

SALARY RANGE: $36.646-$42.475

The Mental Health Crisis Counsellor will take the initial lead on providing the acute and comprehensive and

intensive brief case management, treatment, systems navigation, and counselling for individuals in mental health or psychosocial crisis seeking support at the Indian Residential School - Resolution Health Support Program. A key function will include assisting individuals to navigate the broader community system of care to access services. Drawing from AHWC’s mission statement and values, and working as a member of a diverse, inter-professional team, this person will be a welcoming, kind, and compassionate front-line person for community members when they visit the Indian Residential School - Resolution Health Support Program to access supports during their healing journey. The Mental Health Crisis Counsellor requires the ability and skills to work with constituents who may be oppositional and/or volatile while maintaining composure and behaving professionally and in a dignified manner

The Mental Health Crisis Counsellor will take the initial lead on providing the acute and comprehensive and

intensive brief case management, treatment, systems navigation, and counselling for individuals in mental health or psychosocial crisis seeking support at the Indigenous-led RAAM Clinic.

 A key function will include assisting

individuals to navigate the broader community system of care to access services. Drawing from AHWC’s

mission statement and values, and working as a member of a diverse, inter-professional team, this person will

be a welcoming, kind, and compassionate front-line person for community members when they visit the

Indigenous-led RAAM Clinic to access supports during their healing journey. The Mental Health Crisis

Counsellor requires the ability and skills to work with constituents who may be oppositional and/or volatile while maintaining composure and behaving professionally and in a dignified manner.

HOURS OF WORK: 11:00 AM – 6:45 PM - Tuesday to Friday

9:00 am – 4:30 pm Saturdays

SALARY RANGE: $43.585-$50.527

 Working under the leadership and direction of the Director of Wellness, the Nurse is responsible for providing a broad range of primary medical care services to constituents of the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre. The Nurseassists in the development, implementation and maintenance of primary health care programs by way of the Delegated Physician Services Model utilized throughout the Clinic operations, and providing ongoing guidance and leadership to Licensed Practical Nurse(s), Medical Clerk(s) and Community Health Worker(s) in the Centre. It is expected that the Nurse have the ability and skills to work with constituents who may be hostile, oppositional and volatile, while at all times maintaining composure and behave in a professional and dignified manner. The Nurse shall ensure that all activities are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with, and complementary to, the Vision Statement, the Principles and Values and the policies and procedures of the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre.

Working under the direct supervision of the Director of Programs, the Support Advocate is located in the IRS Program Activity spaces and is responsible for providing a broad spectrum of effective and culturally appropriate services that are designed to promote the stability, recovery and community engagement of the IRS program. The Support Advocate shall have the ability and skills to work with constituents who may be oppositional and/or volatile, while at all times maintaining composure and behave in a professional and dignified manner.  The Support Advocate shall ensure that all activities are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with, and complementary to, the Vision Statement, the Principles and Values and the policies and procedures of the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre

Working under the general supervision of the Senior Counsellor, the Community Wellness Worker is responsible for servicing the broad needs of an assigned caseload of individuals and families through a process of direct contact, situational evaluations and needs assessments, formulation of remedial strategies to meet the overall constituent needs in an effective and respectful manner, and the objective monitoring of the overall effectiveness of these activities. Additionally, the Community Wellness Worker will initiate and participate in community outreach and awareness programs designed to increase awareness of the Abinotci Mino-Ayawin Program within the Aboriginal Community.

POSITION: Community Wellness Worker

HOURS OF WORK: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM - Monday to Friday

SALARY RANGE: $28.395-$32.890

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for the design, development and delivery of cultural, educational and behavioral programs, play activities, and learning situations that will meet the intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and special needs of children participating in the Head Start Program. Through a process of ongoing observation and assessment, the Teacher Assistant will monitor the progress of each child’s development and provide feedback to the ECE Team Leader. The Teacher Assistant shall ensure that all activities are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with, and complementary to, the Vision Statement, the Principles and Values and the policies and procedures of the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre.

POSITION: Teachers Assistant

HOURS OF WORK: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM - Monday to Friday

SALARY RANGE: $19.198-$21.792

Under   the general direction of the Director of Addictions and Health and Clinical   Team Leaders, the Crisis Clinician Nurse will utilize their nursing   knowledge, skills, and judgment to provide optimal care to patients accessing   services. This will include mental health and addiction related assessments,   interventions, and treatments. The crisis clinician will practice autonomy   and will formulate clinical decisions and development of a patient care plan   in collaboration with the multidisciplinary AHWC / RAAM team. Drawing from   the strengths of this diverse team and from AHWC’s values and mission   statement, this role requires a welcoming, kind, and compassionate person for   community members who visit the Indigenous-led RAAM Clinic to access supports   during their healing journey. The Crisis Clinician Nurse should demonstrate   an understanding of and respect for the histories, traditions, and cultures   of Indigenous peoples, inclusive of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit   Communities and Nations, including an understanding of the importance of   decolonizing healthcare systems and spaces. It is expected   that the Nurse have the ability   and skills to work with constituents who may be hostile, oppositional and   volatile, while at all times maintaining composure and behave in a   professional and dignified manner.

POSITION: Registered Nurse 3

HOURS OF WORK: 11:00 AM – 6:45 PM - Tuesday to Friday

9:00 am – 4:30 pm Saturdays

SALARY RANGE: $44.621-$53.248

The Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg (AHWC) is seeking a Research Project

Lead to support a community-led project on Indigenous Gender and Wellness Knowledge

Sharing. The overarching goal of this project is to strengthen the Urban Indigenous Research

Lodge (UIRL) through reciprocal knowledge sharing, capacity building, and partnership with

Indigenous peoples - First Nations, Inuit, and Métis community members, including women,

men, and 2SLGBTQPIA+ relatives, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, persons with lived and living

experience, trainees, and researchers - to co-develop gender-responsive research ethics principles,

protocols, and governance recommendations that support Indigenous self-determination in urban

health and wellness research.

This project brings together First Nations, Inuit, and Métis community members, including

women, men, and 2SLGBTQPIA+ relatives, whose knowledge, experiences, and perspectives

will help guide the development of community-informed research ethics protocols through

AHWC's UIRL, or how to do research in community in good ways.

The Research Project Lead will work closely with the Director of Research, research trainees,

Elders, and community members to support gathering activities, documentation, and knowledge

sharing. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in community-based research grounded

in Indigenous methodologies, relational approaches, and culturally safe practices. Applicants are

encouraged to self-declare as Indigenous.

Under the general direction of the Safer Consumption Site Director and Clinical Team Leaders, the Registered Nurse will utilize their nursing knowledge, skills, and judgment to provide optimal care

to patients accessing services. This will include mental health and addiction related

assessments, interventions, and treatments. The crisis clinician will practice autonomy and will

formulate clinical decisions and development of a patient care plan in collaboration with the

multidisciplinary AHWC / SCS team. Drawing from the strengths of this diverse team and from

AHWC’s values and mission statement, this role requires a welcoming, kind, and

compassionate person for community members who visit the Safer Consumption Site  to

access supports during their healing journey. The Registered Nurse should demonstrate an

understanding of and respect for the histories, traditions, and cultures of Indigenous peoples,

inclusive of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Communities and Nations, including an understanding

of the importance of decolonizing healthcare systems and spaces. It is expected that the Nurse

have the ability and skills to work with constituents who may be hostile, oppositional and

volatile, while at all times maintaining composure and behave in a professional and dignified

manner.

Under the general direction of a supervising physician(s), the Physician Assistant will utilize their knowledge, skills, and judgment to provide optimal care to patients accessing the primary care clinic. Drawing from the strengths of this diverse team and from AHWC’s values and mission statement, this role requires a welcoming, kind, and compassionate person for community members who visit the Primary Care Clinic and who may be experiencing homelessness. 

Working under the leadership and direction of the Director of Primary Care, the Nurse is responsible for providing a broad range of primary medical care services to the youth who access Tina’s Safe Haven. The Nurse assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of primary health care programs by way of the Reserved Acts of Nursing utilized throughout the Clinic operations. The Nurse shall ensure that all activities are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with, and complementary to, the Vision Statement, the Principles and Values and the policies and procedures of the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre. 

Working under the leadership and direction of the Director of Primary Care, the Nurse is responsible for providing a broad range of primary medical care services to constituents of the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre. The Nurse assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of primary health care programs by way of the Reserved Acts of Nursing utilized throughout the Clinic operations, and providing ongoing guidance and leadership to, Medical Clerk(s) and Community Health Worker(s) in the Centre. The Nurse shall ensure that all activities are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with, and complementary to, the Vision Statement, the Principles and Values and the policies and procedures of the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre.