Community Mental Health 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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Description

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

Full Time Contract (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

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 Program, McGinty House.

Why work with us?

Be a part of a caring
TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY:
POSITIVE and
ENCOURAGING atmosphere
Dental Care
Disability Insurance

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EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

Extended Health Care
Life Insurance
Out of Country Travel Insurance
Vision Care
Wellness Program
Make a difference and provide
HOPE:
Paid Time Off

In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of tenants living at McGinty House.

Provide tenants with primary case management and community resources
Services to tenants include assessment & planning
Provide crisis prevention and intervention and supportive counseling
Demonstrate commitment to the Good Shepherd mission values of Hospitality, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity

Qualifications

A postsecondary 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 antiracism and antioppression framework

Hours of Work:
Rotating schedule that includes days, evenings, nights and one weekend every five weeks.

How Can I Apply?
Victoria Melgar, Program Manager

HOMES Program

Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes Inc.

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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
Values of:
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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: