HOURS - 37.5 hours per week.

Tuesday to Saturday OR Sunday to Thursday (2 positions) rotation of 2 weeks of 9am-5pm and 2 weeks of 1pm-9m

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- Mary's Place/West Ave

How You Will Make an Impact

The successful candidate will extend our mission to residential and non-residential clients through the provision of respectful and appropriate housing support and diversion services. This will include assessment, diversion planning, case management, crisis intervention and supportive counseling. The incumbent must be able to work independently in a challenging and rewarding values-based environment.

• Provide brief mobile case management and diversion services to individuals at imminent risk of homelessness, aimed at helping them avoid the need to access emergency shelter.
• Work collaboratively with shelter staff in completing assessments for shelter eligibility, plan intakes, and make referrals to overflow spaces as needed.
• Partner with various agencies to leverage and coordinate assets and services to ensure that service users have their individualized housing and support needs met
• The work takes place in the office, in emergency shelters, and in the community
• Accompany service users to community and housing appointments and apartment viewings
• Must be willing and able to assist service users in a hands-on capacity

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Post-secondary education in Social Service or a related field is required
• Minimum 1-years related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in Social Services or a related field
• Minimum 1-year experience working in community outreach or emergency shelter setting preferred
• Understand and utilize person-directed, anti-racism/anti-oppression and feminist frameworks with a thorough understanding of a range of issues including chronic homelessness, poverty, abuse, mental health and addictions.
• Commitment to and experience working within a trauma-informed, harm reduction and housing first framework
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, verbal and written communication, time management and organization, and ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary teamCPR certification or willingness to be certified is required

• Valid G license, willingness and ability to drive company vehicle is required
• Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset
• 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 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 905-528-5877.

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.