31 Jan
Good Shepherd Centres
Central Hamilton
Hours: 75 hours every 2 weeks including days and evenings
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 - Women's Services - Community Support Services
Good Shepherd Women's Services, through its various programs, is seeing increasing numbers of children who have experienced trauma, witnessed or experienced abuse and are living in poverty.
The Child and Youth Facilitator will work in collaboration with the Learning Effective Anti-Violence for Families ("LEAF")
Facilitator to provide group programming including but not limited to: LEAF and Mothers in Mind ("MIM"). Our programs often work closely with community stakeholders, including schools, other Violence Against Women ("VAW") agencies, child welfare and family court systems to develop unique programming for children and women in the VAW programs.
The rewards of this work include: seeing the resiliency within children and families as they recover; seeing how your role fits within the larger social justice work of the department; and, joining a passionate, innovative community support services team.
How You Will Make an Impact
The child and youth worker will engage children to provide individualized counselling and therapeutic interventions to a diverse range of emotional and physical responses to trauma. In addition, the child and youth worker will liaise and coordinate with external agencies to deliver joint programming, complete program assessments, intakes and safety planning, facilitation of groups for various age ranges, as well as participate, plan, and host in-service and community-based public education and awareness events.
In addition, the Child and Youth Facilitator is responsible for the collection of statistical information for both internal and external reporting requirements, clear and concise documentation, and participation in team meetings and case consultation.
What You'll Bring to Our Team
- One year of group facilitation experience and a completed post-secondary education in child and youth or social services related program
- CPR/First Aid is required
- ASK suicide prevention is an asset
- A valid Ontario driver's license (G) and ability to drive Good Shepherd vehicles is required
- The successful candidate will have a flexible schedule
- Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset
- A respectful and rewarding work environment with ongoing opportunities to grow and learn
- Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
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
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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