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Employment Opportunities

Main Street Project is always on the lookout for skilled individuals with a passion for working with Winnipeg's most in need. If you have experience and/or formal training in the provision of crisis, addiction, mental health, counselling, or other human services, we would be interested in reviewing your resume. First Aid, CPR, and a valid driver's license are required in almost all cases.

Main Street Project's permanent employees are members of the Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union, and receive wages and benefits provided for within the collective agreement negotiated with the MGEU.

Current employment opportunities include:

Occupational Therapist
Salary: $26.92 per hour

Main Street Project is seeking an energetic full-time Occupational Therapist (40 hours per week, may include some evenings and weekends). The successful applicant will be responsible for the implementation of a life skills based program, providing individualized skill development opportunity for Main Street Project clients.

Term position until March 31 2009, with the possibility of continuation.

Qualifications:
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Occupational Therapy;
  • Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education in designated clinical area preferred;
  • Previous related experience preferred;
  • Must be legally qualified to practice Occupational Therapy in Manitoba through registration with the Association of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba;
  • Membership in the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists preferred;
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of QOL measures;
  • Proficient written and verbal skills;
  • Proficient interpersonal skills, must work as part of a team;
  • Proficient organizational skills;
  • Client service focused;
  • Computer literate;
Physical Demands, Working Conditions:
  • Mental and physical health to meet the demands of the position;
Contact:
Manager, Transition Services
Main Street Project
75 Martha Street
Winnipeg, MB
R3B 1A4

Contact Fax: (204) 943-9474

Email: ccrockett@mainstreetproject.ca
Competition closes April 21, 2008

 

Crisis Worker - Casual
Starting Rate: $12.00 to $13.50 per hour
Provides front line, 24/7 support to clients in the IPDA, Drop In, Emergency Shelter, and Detoxification areas. First aid, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license are required. Previous experience in the provision of crisis or addictions related services is considered a strong asset.
Contact Email: admin@mainstreetproject.ca
Contact Fax: (204) 943-9474

Some of the roles we may recruit for include:

Crisis Worker - provides front line, 24/7 support to clients in the IPDA, Drop In, Emergency Shelter, and Detoxification areas, this position is commonly recruited on a casual basis, working a range of shifts and in a variety of areas.

Mainstay Coordinator - provides front line, 24/7 support to clients in the Mainstay Residence. Also recruited on a casual basis to work a variety of shifts on an on-call basis.

Transition Services - providing counselling, support, and advocacy for clients throughout the Main Street Project.

Cook - prepares all meals for residential clients in the Detox area, and the Mainstay Residence, as well as all daily soup services provided in the Drop In area. Participates in ordering, and a variety of other kitchen related functions.

Maintenance - supports the day to day cleaning and stocking of all areas, participating in minor maintenance as required.

To place your resume on file for any of the roles above, please contact us at via email at admin@mainstreetproject.ca

Interested in volunteering? You can also contact us at the email address above for more information.

Thank you for considering the Main Street Project!

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