Mindfulness Group Facilitator, Mental Health Program

Are you the right fit?
• Recruitment, intake and assessment of program applicants
• Facilitate group sessions on stress management and coping skills
• Attend curriculum training and follow curriculum as provided
• Create a warm, welcoming and safe group environment
• Support applicants and participants to contact appropriate referrals to community agencies
• Maintain an atmosphere of achievement that inspires self and others to succeed at the highest levels
• Attend post- program debrief meetings

What else do you need?
• Master’s degree in mental health or counselling related field or equivalent combination of experience and education required
• Experience working with teenagers youth (18-30 years of age) experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and mood problems
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience conducting intakes and assessments
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C (can provide)
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) (an asset)
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Fully immunized against COVID-19 or valid exemption

The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks. We also are committed to providing an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and encouraged. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of this posting. We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of your employment, you will be required
to provide proof that you are fully immunized against COVID-19 or have a valid exemption.