Community Mental Health Worker

Hours of Work: Rotating shifts between Days (9am-5pm) and Evenings (1pm-9pm) and working one in every 5 weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm)Rate of Pay: $29.75/hour - $34.30/hour (Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions)Reason For Posting: The posting is for a new positionWho 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.caThis opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Welkom House, HOMES Program. How You Will Make an ImpactIn this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of tenants living at Welkom House.Provide tenants with primary case management and community resourcesServices to tenants include assessment & planningProvide crisis prevention and intervention and supportive counselingDemonstrate commitment to the Good Shepherd mission values of Hospitality, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and DignityObserve all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulationsWhat You'll Bring to Our TeamA post-secondary education in social or health servicesA minimum of three years' experience in mental health, and concurrent disorders is required'Recovery orientation' and 'consumer driven' style of practice is essentialPossess the ability to work independently and think creativelyAbility to speak French and/or other languages considered an assetCPR certification or willingness to be certified is requiredAdhere to working and operating within an anti-racism and anti-oppression frameworkWhat We OfferBe a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITYSupport for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTStaff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphereMake a difference and provide HOPEExtended Health BenefitsJoin 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 905-528-5877.
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