Community Mental Health Worker
Job Description
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
Full Time Contract (up to 1 Year Contract)
If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this opportunity is for you 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 – HOMES Program, Mathias Place.
Why work with us?
- Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
- POSITIVE and ENCOURAGINGatmosphere
- Dental Care
- Disability Insurance
- 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
Job Description
In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of tenants living at Mathias Place.
- Provide tenants with primary case management and community resources
- Services to tenants include assessment & planning
- Provide crisis prevention and intervention and supportive counseling
- Demonstrate commitment to the Good Shepherd mission values of Hospitality, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity
Requirements & Prerequisites
Qualifications
- A post-secondary education in social or health services
- A minimum of three years’ experience in mental health, and concurrent disorders is required
- ‘Recovery orientation’ and ‘consumer driven’ style of practice is essential
- Possess the ability to work independently and think creatively
- Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset
- CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
- Adhere to working and operating within an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework
Hours of Work: Must be able to work weekends (Saturdays & Sundays)
How To Apply
How Can I Apply???
Please apply with resume quoting job #OS-02-23 before January 27th, 2023 to:
Melissa Jackson, Program Manager
HOMES Program – Mathias Place
Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes Inc.
Fax:905-529-8808
*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
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
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