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Mental Wellness Worker
@ Frontier School Division
Cranberry Portage, Manitoba
Overview
Frontier School Division is hiring a full-time permanent Mental Wellness Worker based in Cranberry Portage, Manitoba. The role provides individual and group counselling, family supports and consultation, and crisis response for students and school teams, working within a multidisciplinary team. Pay is described as highly competitive, with housing, travel and isolation allowances under the Manitoba Teachers' Collective Agreement.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual, group and family counselling and consultation
- Act as link between students, school teams, agencies and families
- Plan and deliver proactive, strength-based student programming
- Support school teams with crisis response
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work
- Manitoba School Clinician certificate or eligibility
- Extensive counselling and crisis intervention experience
- Knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing
- Valid Manitoba driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | School, Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Manitoba School Clinician certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Social Work |
| Perks mentioned | Relocation assistance, Transit support, Home office allowance |
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Frontier School Division
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Our focus has been, and always will be, our children, our success, and our future.
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Since 1965, Frontier School Division has been continually building on our Excellence and Experience in Education. We are committed to developing and maintaining relationships across the diverse communities that comprise Frontier as they play an important role in the strength of our division. Reflecting this diversity in cultural activities and programs enhances the knowledge of our students and their awareness of their own and other cultures. We are fortunate to be able to blend traditional and innovative learning to reflect the needs and aspirations of each community. Areas of Focus: Academics Every student will obtain the literacy and numeracy skills necessary to achieve success in their education. Indigenous Way of Life Indigenous perspectives, language, and way of life in our schools and in our curriculum will advance our path towards reconciliation. Wellness Every school will provide a caring, healthy, safe and inclusive learning and working environment for students, staff and community. We are geographically the largest school division in Manitoba. Our Frontier Family consists of approximately 6,800 students and over 1,500 inspiring teaching and support staff operating in 39 schools in rural, and remote communities in Manitoba.
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Since 1965, Frontier School Division has been continually building on our Excellence and Experience in Education. We are committed to developing and maintaining relationships across the diverse communities that comprise Frontier as they play an important role in the strength of our division. Reflecting this diversity in cultural activities and programs enhances the knowledge of our students and their awareness of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 22 |
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Position:Mental Wellness Worker
Location: Area 4 Office – Cranberry Portage, Manitoba
Start Date: As soon as possible
FTE: 1.00 FTE
Term of Employment: Permanent
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Area Superintendent, and with the leadership and direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Wellness and the Divisional Wellness Coordinator, the Mental Wellness Worker will work as a member a multi-disciplinary team within the Student Services and Wellness Department of Frontier School Division. This role will work closely with students, school support teams, families and external partners to support the needs of through the provision of direct clinical services, consultation and professional and public education.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provide individual case work, group work, family supports and/or consultation depending on the individual student or school to foster student mental health and wellness from a holistic lens.
- Act as link between the student, school support team, external agencies and families.
- Plan, support and program for students from a proactive, student-centred and strength-based lens.
- Assist school teams with crisis response supports and resources while closely collaborating with local community and Divisional resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Highly competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.
- Transportation and relocation expense reimbursement to ensure a smooth transition
- Subsidized housing or a housing allowance.
- Isolation allowance
- Annual travel reimbursement
- Allowances for approved courses
- Additional supports that recognize the importance of work-life balance and continuous growth.
- All of the above, and more, are provided in accordance with the Provincial Manitoba Teachers' Collective Agreement, including the Frontier School Division addendum.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Social Work and in possession of or eligible for a Manitoba School Clinician certificate.
- Current registration in good standing with an appropriate licensing body required.
- Extensive experience with providing both individual and group counselling, including crisis intervention and trauma-informed practices.
- Experience with case consultation, assessments, and interventions to support mental wellness.
- Strong knowledge of First Nation and Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing.
- Experience and demonstrated competence working with multidisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external service providers to provide services to students, families and school communities.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, CFS Act, Vulnerable Persons Legislation, etc.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to research, develop and deliver innovative programming and supports for students and school communities.
- Ability to prioritize, structure and manage scheduling caseload(s) effectively to achieve targeted outcomes.
- Valid Manitoba driver's license and ability to travel, including overnight and flexible work hours as necessary.
Applicants are required to submit the following:
- cover letter
- current resume
- list of three professional references including contact numbers, all of whom must have knowledge of the applicant's performance in the applicant's current or recent assignment
Thank you for your interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
By applying, you consent to the Division contacting your references. As a condition of employment, the
successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check)
and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense. Further information is available at
Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.
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