Case Manager - Hamilton, Canada - Good Shepherd Centres
Description
HOURS:40 hours/week, Monday to Friday days and afternoons
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 -Martha House
How You Will Make an Impact
- Develop and maintain a caseload
- Complete an intake and assessment on each resident
- Design, implement, in consultation with supervisor, an interview schedule that will provide an evaluation of "quality of life" improvement of successful program participants
- Maintain confidentiality with regards to clients/staff and Centre's records
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
What You'll Bring to Our Team
- Applicants should possess a thorough knowledge of issues impacting cis women, trans and nonbinary individuals including violence, abuse, mental illness, homelessness, poverty and substance use
- Experience working in a residential setting is preferred
- A demonstrated commitment to the mission values of availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity is essential
- A postsecondary education is required
- CPR certification (or willingness to be certified)
- A valid Ontario driver's license (G2) is also an asset
- Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset
- A respectful and rewarding work environment with ongoing opportunities to grow and learn.
- Committed to antiracist/antioppressive 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 selfcare supports and
EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM(EAP)
POSITIVE and
ENCOURAGING atmosphere
- Make a difference and provide
HOPE - 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._
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