Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Job Description
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 – Youth Services – Notre Dame House.
Youth Services provides support to 15 co-ed homeless youth ages 16-21 as well as a 21 bed youth shelter, including youth who have ongoing contact or involvement with CAS/CCAS/Probation/Youth Justice System/ AY/ADGS and other family counseling agencies. Staff members support clients to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community.
- Provide primary case management and community development skills
- Work with clients living at Youth Services
- Services to clients include assessment, planning, crisis prevention and intervention
- Provide supportive counselling, education and advocacy
- Assist with social/recreational programming
- Teach life skills ie: cooking and linkages with other community services
Requirements & Prerequisites
- Post-secondary education in Social Services such as Child and Youth Worker
- A demonstrated commitment to the mission values of hospitality, availability, quality, adaptability, responsibility and dignity
- Must have some experience working with Youth
- Knowledge of and experience working in residential treatment for Children/Youth under the Ministry Guidelines is an asset
- CPR certification or willingness to be certified
- Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd Centres
- Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset
- Hours of work: Full Time – Night Shifts (+$3.00/hr night premium)
Why Work with Good Shepherd?
- Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
- POSITIVE and ENCOURAGINGatmosphere
- Dental Care
- EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- Extended Health Care (After 3 months)
- Life Insurance
- RRSP match
- Out of Country Travel Insurance
- Vision Care
- Wellness Program
- Make a difference and provide HOPE
- Paid time off
Our Values
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:
- Responsibility
- Availability
- Adaptability
- Quality
- Dignity
Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, 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 need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877 ex 2265.
Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.
Due to overwhelming response, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted. For additional opportunities please visit us on indeed or on our website www.goodshepherdcentres.ca.
How To Apply
How Can I Apply???
Please apply with resume to Norma Joaquim – Director of Youth Services, quoting job #YS-07-23 by January 27, 2023
Email: youthservices@gsch.ca
Fax: 905-308-9354
*Due to overwhelming response, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted. For additional opportunities please visit us on indeed or on our website www.goodshepherdcentres.ca
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