Crisis Phone Line Worker - Hamilton, Canada - Good Shepherd Centres

Good Shepherd Centres

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

CRISIS PHONE LINE WORKER

Canada Summer Jobs Position

6-16 Week Program (Depending on Funding)

$19.05/hour

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 - Barrett 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.

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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
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About the Role:

The Barrett Centre provides crisis intervention supports to all those aged 16+ of any gender identity.

The program provides services including 16 short-term respite beds, in-person and telephone support, information and referral; crisis assessment, counseling and support; symptom stabilization for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

All services are supported by a diverse team of staff including Peer Support, Harm Reduction, and various community partners in addition to the Mental Health Crisis Workers.

Barrett Centre is committed to the promotion of Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression and Harm Reduction based practices in all of the services provided.

In a compassionate, hospitable, and non-judgmental manner the Crisis Phone Line Worker will be responsible for: risk and suicide assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalating strategies, crisis counseling; individual support; linkage and community referral; advocacy; collaboration and coordination with other service providers; all via the 24hr Crisis Phone Line.

What We Look For

Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
Post Secondary education or working towards Post Secondary education in Social Services, Crisis Management, Addictions etc.
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations and guidelines of this Government Program
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Must provide a valid current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Knowledge of child/youth development
Excellent communication, teambuilding, negotiating and problemsolving skills
Fluency in French and/or a language in addition to English is an asset
CPR Training is an asset
Meet all of the guidelines set out by the Government for the Canadian Summer Jobs Program
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._