Case Worker - Hamilton, Canada - Good Shepherd Centres

Good Shepherd Centres

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Rapid Mobile Case Manager

(up to 18 month contract)
If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this is the opportunity 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 Centres - Reaching Home Division.

Why Work with Good Shepherd?

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

The Rapid Mobile Case Manager is a Contract role for up to 18 months.

The Rapid Mobile Case Manager is will provide rapid rehousing supports to families and women who are residing in overflow hotel or shelters within Hamilton.

The goal of the program is to help families and women achieve their housing goals within 30 days or less.

Majority of this role is completed in the community and in the individual's residence
Rapid Mobile Case Manager's will work closely with emergency shelters and partner agencies to leverage and coordinate the assets and services available in Hamilton
Ensure that families and women have their individualized housing and support needs met
Time management skills are necessary in a high energy, changing environment
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
Possess a working knowledge of issues related to genderbased violence, trauma, homelessness, mental health and substance use
Work from a traumainformed, antiracist, antioppressive and feminist framework

Qualifications

A postsecondary education in a social service related field is required
Have experience working with and knowledge of a range of issues impacting women, and families including homelessness, violence against women and children, immigration, poverty, mental illness and substance use
Sound understanding of the housing system in Hamilton, the Residential Tenancies Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code required
Minimum two years' experience working in community outreach or emergency shelter is required.
CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
Valid G license required.
Must have a flexible schedule
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
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

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Hours of work: Shifts are day shifts (9a.m. to 5p.m.) and one evening shift per week (11a.m. to 7p.m.) and one Saturday per rotation. Some flexibility in work hours may be required.

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
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 Type:
Fixed term contract

Contract length: 18 months

Salary:
$19.75 per hour

Benefits: