Program Assistant - Hamilton, Canada - Good Shepherd Centres

Good Shepherd Centres

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Program Assistant

Part-Time
Good Shepherd is seeking to fill multiple positions with varying schedules for our growing needs.

If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping you 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.

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 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 - Family Centre.

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.

At Good Shepherd, we recognize the inherent value of people living with addiction and their right to quality care and services.

Good Shepherd is 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.

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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.**
How You Will Make an Impact

With a demonstrated commitment to the values of availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity, the Program Assistant will work in an emergency shelter setting serving families from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Provide front desk coverage for the shelter, answer phones and doors, greet visitors and residents
Maintain cleanliness of units and common spaces
Complete data entry
Maintain shelter inventory and supplies
Complete Covid screening
Follow up with maintenance work orders
Assist with all aspects of program operation
Preserve the dignity of all persons by communicating in a calm, welcoming, and professional manner
Work takes place primarily in the emergency shelter however, opportunities arise that may include visits in the community to purchase program supplies, drop off items, or pick up donations
Must be willing and able to assist the program in a handson capacity
Time management skills are necessary in a high energy, changing environment
Ability to work independently
Must be comfortable answering phones and communicating directly with service users.
Provide coverage when Full Time Program Assistant is on vacation or away from the office

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum 1year related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Postsecondary education an asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and strong written and oral communication skills required
Experience with HIFIS or EMHware database an asset
Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset
CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
Valid G license required
Committed to antiracist/antioppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd

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Hours of work: Shifts are Day shifts (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Required to work Saturday, Sunday, and stat holidays. Some flexibility in work hours may be required. (minimum 16 hours/week)

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)

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POSITIVE and
ENCOURAGINGatmosphere

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 accommodati