Peer Support Worker - Hamilton, Canada - Good Shepherd Centres

Good Shepherd Centres

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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PEER SUPPORT WORKER

Arkledun Supportive Housing

2 Permanent Part -Time positions

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.

Get to Know Us

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 - Arkledun Supportive Housing.

Culture and Values
We _see the good_ in people, not only the challenge. We hear the warmth in their voices. We recognize that we all have potential and promise.

Our programs help to tear down the barriers that have impeded our community's most vulnerable citizens and help them to establish a path to a stable and healthy life.

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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 Values
, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity.****Why work with us?

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 selfcare supports and
EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

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POSITIVE and
ENCOURAGING atmosphere

Make a difference and provide
HOPE

Role Description

The Arkledun Supportive Housing program provides low-barrier permanent supportive housing to cis women, trans and non-binary individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness in the community.

The program will offer a hospitable and respectful environment for people who face significant personal and structural barriers to accessing and maintaining housing.

Commitment to the provision of cultural safety and Trans/Gender positive space is prioritized. Arkledun will operate within a trauma-informed, feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive framework and firmly rooted in harm reduction principles.

Have a demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of responsibility, availability adaptability, quality, and dignity
Ability to work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide service in a dignified, culturallycompetent and respectful manner that reflects the charism of Good Shepherd
Assist participants in constructive and therapeutic activities that support their goals, as well as provide education and engagement on activities including nutrition, hygiene, life skills, and money management
Assist residents to develop and utilize conflict resolution skills through effective role modelling and mentorship
Be vital in assisting residents in establishing and maintaining relationships with others, through the provision of individual and/or group social and recreational programming

Qualifications

We are seeking a consumer/survivor of the homelessness, mental health, and/or addictions system
Provide a demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience to support and enhance service that is culturally safe and Trans/Gender positive
Understands and utilizes intersectional feminist, clientdirected, antioppression/antiracism frameworks with a thorough understanding of a range of issues impacting women, trans and nonbinary individuals including homelessness, trauma, poverty, mental illness and substance use/abuse
Possess the knowledge and ability to work within a Harm Reduction framework
Must have a flexible a schedule
Good Shepherd encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply
Committed to antiracist/antioppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset

Hours of work
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Up to 40 hours every 2 weeks, Weekdays, Weekends, Days and Afternoons

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 interv