13 Jan
Good Shepherd Centres
Central Hamilton
Who We Are
At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca
This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - HOMES Program.
How You Will Make an Impact
The HOMES program provides supportive housing to persons who have been homeless and are living with a mental illness. Team members support residents on-site and throughout the community to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of responsibility, availability, adaptability,
quality and dignity as well as:
- Having a recovery orientation and client-centered style of practice
- Working effectively as a part of a team and interact with workers from a variety of agencies
- Excellent skills in facilitating life-skill development & adult education in areas of financial responsibility, personal care and other areas of personal growth
- An integrated understanding of a holistic approach of support; this includes the delivery of therapeutic recreation in psycho-social rehabilitation
- Being creative and flexible in their approach, willingness to role-model and self-disclosure when appropriate
- Must have knowledge and ability to work within a Harm Reduction framework
- Provide mentoring / leadership within Dual Recovery Anonymous
- Knowledge of and experience working with community-based agencies and services
- Having good oral and written communication
- Having crisis intervention skills, with well-developed problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills, practice that supports self-determination and empowerment
- Most work is done in the community and in tenant homes
- Must be willing and able to assist in a hands-on capacity with tenants
- Must be able to work rotating shifts of days, evenings, and weekends
- Ability to work independently with minimum day-to-day supervision
- Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations
What You'll Bring to Our Team
- Minimum 3 years' experience working in a peer support role
- Lived experience in managing mental health, addiction issues and/or precarious housing
- Peer support training from a recognized peer support organization or willingness to take training
- Post-secondary education in social services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset
- Candidates who have worked in an outreach/mobile atmosphere an asset
- Knowledge of community resources, social, and environmental determinants of health
- Must have a valid driver's license, be willing to use personal vehicle at work and acquire appropriate insurance
- A good understanding of cultural competency and be able to work within an anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework or openness to be trained
- Ideally have a general understanding of the mental health act and residential tenancies act
- Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset
What We Offer
- Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
- Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
- FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
- POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
- Make a difference and provide HOPE
- Extended Health Benefits
Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.
Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.
Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden).
Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.
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