QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
- Willingness to complete and practice ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- Willingness to complete and practice NVCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention)
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
- Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
- Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
- Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
- Demonstrated communication skills
- Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
- Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
- Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
- Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
As a member of the Westman Crisis Service team, the Community Crisis Worker I (CWI) assists in the provision of crisis intervention services to clients, their families, and natural supports.The Community Crisis Worker I assists the team in the intake assessment, ongoing treatment planning, the resolution of the crisis, formulation of discharge planning and documentation of all care. The Community Crisis Worker I is responsible for the care and maintenance of the building and property, meals and a miscellany of support tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overview: The CW1 assists the team with intake, assessment, treatment plans, discharge, and follow-up plans to clients and their families in crisis situations.
- Answers the phone lines and identifies the needs of the callers;
- Assists the Nurse to provide follow-up to ensure service delivery and resolution to immediate crisis;
- Directs all queries regarding admission referrals to the Nurse;
- Assist the Nurse to complete the admission process, ensures all admission requirements are completed;
- Provides empathetic, supportive counselling to clients and their natural supports;
- Provide crisis intervention to ensure safety, alleviate symptoms and empower clients;
- Assist clients with goal plans;
- As directed by the Nurse, accompanies clients to activities or appointments;
- Assist with health record documentation, organization and management;
- Provides assistance, support, direction, and orientation to new or casual staff as directed;
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB INFORMATIONs
Aug 12, 2025 4:00 PM
EFT
Employment Status:
Casual
Anticipated Shift
Days/Nights
Anticipated shift length:
12 hour shifts
Wage Rate:
As per collective agreement
Department:
Westman Crisis Services
Site:
Mental Health Program (includes Community and Crisis Services)
Additional Sites:
Location / Home Base:
Brandon
HR Posting Number:
CMHMISC253189
Posting Date:
Aug 05, 2025
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