Cleaning Coach - Community Support (6 months)
Job Description
COMMUNITY SUPPORT CLEANING COACH
6 month 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. 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.
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 6 month full time contract opportunity is with our Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes Hamilton.
Why work with us?
- Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
- POSITIVE and ENCOURAGINGatmosphere
- EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- Make a difference and provide HOPE
Job Description
The HOMES program provides supportive housing to persons who have been homeless and are living with a mental illness. Team members support tenants to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community. An opportunity exists to join our Mental Health team as a Community Support Cleaning Coach.
- Work to make a difference in the lives of tenants living at various apartment buildings in the community (Hamilton)
- Provide hands-on assistance to tenants with independent living skills in the community – specifically cleaning, laundry, and organization
- Be an integral part of the mental health team that supports and advocates for the clients
- Work collaboratively with the tenants in their home and in a range of community settings
Requirements & Prerequisites
Qualifications
- A post-secondary education and experience in social services, personal support, and/or life skills training
- A minimum of two years’ experience in mental health, health care, developmental services and/or concurrent disorders is required
- A ‘recovery orientation’ and ‘consumer driven’ style of practice
- The ability to work independently, take initiative and think creatively
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse and complex health and psycho-social needs
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently in client homes and community settings
- Excellent interpersonal
- Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
- Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset
- Hours of work will normally be day shifts with occasional hours beyond this, as required to meet tenant needs
How To Apply
How Can I Apply?
Please apply with resume quoting job number MB-01-23 to Melissa Jackson, Program Manager, Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes.
Email ; mjackson@gsch.ca
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
Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you are excited about this role and Good Shepherd’s Mission but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with all of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway.
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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