Shelter Support Worker - Relief
Job Description
SHELTER SUPPORT WORKER
(Relief/Casual)
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 opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Men’s Centre.
Why Work with Good Shepherd?
- 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 successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to the mission values of hospitality, availability, responsibility, adaptability, quality and dignity with a demonstrated knowledge of issues related to poverty, homelessness, mental illness, substance use/addictions and developmental disabilities.
- Demonstrate professionalism and excellent communication skills
- Responsibilities will include direct client contact in all aspects of service necessary for the comfort and safety of individuals accessing shelter services
- Ability to carry own caseload and work within a client-centred perspective
- Possess a working knowledge of issues related to gender-based violence, trauma, homelessness, mental health and substance use
- Work from a trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive and feminist framework
- Experience supporting the development of personalized counseling plans and maintaining a caseload is required
Requirements & Prerequisites
- A post-secondary education in a social service/related field or lived experience working with vulnerable individuals
- Good knowledge of social service agencies and community resources
- Have a strong understanding of harm reduction principles
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, good organization skills and ability to prioritize case workload
- Residential caseload experience preferred
- A valid C.P.R. certification
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Computer literacy including: Word, Excel
- 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: Must be able to work days, afternoons, nights and weekends on a relief basis
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.
How To Apply
How Can I Apply?
Please apply with resume to Reanne MacLean – Emergency Shelter Manager-Men’s Shelter quoting #TC-05-23.
*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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