Job Description

Good Shepherd Centres. Hamilton, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, strives to enhance the quality of life for all who seek assistance and support in our community. An opportunity currently exists at the Family Centre in the role of:

Family Support Worker
Temporary Part Time (6 Month Contract)

Responsibilities:
Provide primary support to families residing in the emergency shelter. Assessment, intake, housing based case management, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive counselling, education, advocacy, accompanying residents on apartment viewings, facilitating long term housing success, and linkages with other community services. Maintain safety and security of the shelter facility including hourly facility checks, answering phones and doors, and apartment inspections. Residential tasks including unit turnovers, unit cleaning, cleaning of common spaces, preparing coffee and breakfast, and house laundry.

Work Conditions:
Most work is done in the emergency shelter. Driving to apartment viewings and lease signings is required. Must be willing and able to assist in a hands-on capacity with residents. Time management skills are necessary in a high energy, changing environment.
Individual and team problem-solving capability is essential. Pro-active approach to service provision. Ability to work independently.

Qualifications:
Preferred candidates for the above positions will be knowledgeable of and have experience working with a range of issues impacting families including homelessness, violence against women and children, immigration, poverty, mental illness and substance use. Candidates will have an understanding of and be comfortable working from a client-centered, housing first perspective. Experience working in a residential setting is preferred. Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset. CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required. Valid G license required.

Hours of Work:
Shifts are a mix of Day shifts (7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Afternoon shifts (3 p.m. to 11 p.m., 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.) and Overnight shifts (11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.). Shifts are scheduled on Friday nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and Stat Holidays. Must be available 3 out of 4 weekends. Option to pick up additional hours as available.
Please reply with resume and cover letter quoting Job Posting #FC-09-20 by September 3, 2020.

Family Centre
Attn: Stephanie Bene, Program Manager
143 Wentworth St. S
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2Z1
Fax: 905-528-9847
Email: sbene@gsch.ca

Good Shepherd is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877 ex 2265 or sciardullo@gsch.ca.