Community Mental Health Worker - Hamilton, Canada - Good Shepherd Centres

Good Shepherd Centres

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Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

(Up to 1 year contract)

If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this opportunity is for you and we want to hear from you.

We urge individuals that have retired, semi-retired, are returning to the workforce, those that are new to Canada, and recent graduates to also apply.

At Good Shepherd, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, equal and authentic workplace.

About Good Shepherd

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 and clothing; daily hot meals; emergency shelters for men, youth, families, women and children; transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - HOMES CHO Program

Why Work with Good Shepherd?

Be a part of a caring
TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

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POSITIVE and
ENCOURAGING atmosphere

Dental Care
Disability Insurance

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EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Extended Health Care
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
RRSP match
Out of Country Travel Insurance
Vision Care
Wellness Program
Make a difference and provide
HOPE
3 weeks' vacation (after mandatory completion of waiting period)

The HOMES program provides supportive housing to persons who have been homeless and are living with a mental illness
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HOMES - Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) Team members support residents on-site and in the community throughout Hamilton and the Niagara Region to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community.

Assessment, planning, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive counselling, education, advocacy, conflict resolution between tenants and landlords, facilitating social interaction and community integration, and linkages with other community services
Provide primary support to individuals and support their recovery planning
Most work is done in the community and in tenant apartments, with constant driving required
Must be willing and able to assist in a handson capacity with tenants
Time management skills are necessary in a high energy, changing environment
Individual and team problemsolving capability is essential
Proactive approach to service provision

Qualifications

Primary case management and community development skills acquired through a postsecondary education in social work, registered practical nurse or other human service field
Minimum of five years' experience in mental health in a communitybased setting
Knowledge of community resources, the forensic system and the social and environmental determinants of health
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity
Must have recovery orientation and consumerdriven style of practice
Must have a valid driver's licence. Must be willing to use personal vehicle at work and acquire appropriate insurance
Committed to antiracist/antioppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd Centres
Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

How Can I Apply?

Our Values
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Hospitality_, as inspired by St. John of God is at the heart of Good Shepherd's mission. This means that we welcome all people with compassion, acceptance and a spirit of generosity; creating opportunities for transformation.

Hospitality embodies our
Valuesof:
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Responsibility
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Availability
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Adaptability
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Quality
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Dignity

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an antiracist and antioppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve._
Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview._

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
$25.02 per hour

Benefits: