Community Mental Health Worker

6 months ago

Hamilton, Canada Good Shepherd Centres Full time

**Who We Are**

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 transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. We are committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who use substances. By integrating a Harm Reduction framework at Good Shepherd, we can decrease barriers to service and better support some of our community's most marginalized members.

**Good Shepherd is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Community Mental Health Worker - HOMES**

**How You Will Make an Impact**

The HOMES program provides supportive housing to persons who have been homeless and are living with a mental illness. HOMES - Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) Team members support residents on-site and in the community throughout Hamilton and the Niagara Region to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community.
- Assessment, planning, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive counselling, education, advocacy, conflict resolution between tenants and landlords, facilitating social interaction and community integration, and linkages with other community services
- Provide primary support to individuals and support their recovery planning
- Most work is done in the community and in tenant apartments, with constant driving required
- Must be willing and able to assist in a hands-on capacity with tenants
- 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

**What You'll Bring to Our Team**
- Primary case management and community development skills acquired through a post-secondary education in social work, registered practical nurse or other human service field
- Minimum of five years' experience in mental health in a community-based setting
- Knowledge of community resources, the forensic system and the social and environmental determinants of health
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity
- Must have recovery orientation and consumer-driven style of practice
- Must have a valid driver's licence. Must be willing to use personal vehicle at work and acquire appropriate insurance
- Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd Centres.
- Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset

**What We Offer**
- Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
- Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
- FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
- POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
- Make a difference and provide HOPE
- 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 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._

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