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Community Mental Health Worker (30 hours ) - HOMES - Emmaus Place - Full Time

Good Shepherd Centres - 43 emplois
Hamilton, ON
Full-time
Experienced
Avantages pour l'entreprise
Wellness Programs

HOURS - 30 hours per week Rotating Days and Evening shifts Thursday to Sunday with possibility to pick up an additional shift based on staffing needs

Who We Are

The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community. Our services include emergency food transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. We are committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who use substances. By integrating a Harm Reduction framework at Good Shepherd, we can decrease barriers to service and better support some of our community's most marginalized members.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - HOMES - Emmaus Place

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 tenants to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community.

In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of tenants living at Emmaus Place. Services to tenants include assessment, planning, crisis prevention and intervention, and supportive counseling.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

  • A post-secondary education in social or health services
  • A minimum of three years' experience in mental health, and concurrent disorders is required
  • 'Recovery orientation' and 'consumer driven' style of practice is essential
  • Possess the ability to work independently and think creatively
  • Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset
  • CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
  • Adhere to working and operating within an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework
  • Must have a valid drivers license

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

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.


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