Community Connector

3 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada Good Shepherd Centres Full time

**COMMUNITY CONNECTOR**

**Seniors' at Risk**

**(3 Full Time positions available)**

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.

**Get to Know Us**

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 - Community Connector, Seniors' at Risk.

**Culture and Values**

We _see the good_ in people, not only the challenge. We hear the warmth in their voices. We recognize that we all have potential and promise. Our programs help to tear down the barriers that have impeded our community's most vulnerable citizens and help them to establish a path to a stable and healthy life.

At Good Shepherd, we recognize the inherent value of people living with addiction and their right to quality care and services. Good Shepherd is 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.

**_ 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**, **Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity.**

**Why work with us?**
- 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**:

- Extended Health Benefits for Full Time Permanent POSITION

**Role Description**

The Community Connector enhances the dignity and quality of life of clients by providing individualized support to vulnerable clients, removing barriers to care, and identifying and supporting access to essential resources and services. The Community Connector works as part of the multi-disciplinary Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT) and is dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their optimal level of health and community function.
- Partner with clients and the HFHT team in developing and executing a care plan that reflects client priorities and needs
- Establish positive rapport with clients and provide individualized home/community-based supports geared to building optimal health, wellness, safety and inclusion for clients
- Facilitate timely client access to community services and resources including those related to health and wellness, appropriate/affordable housing, income support, food security, therapeutic recreation, faith or cultural activities etc.
- Provide referrals, advocacy and system navigation services that address client needs and goals
- Provide accompaniment into the community for activities and appointments that support the client's care plan
- Support client in developing and/or maintaining skills, confidence and knowledge in managing activities of daily living (e.g. personal hygiene, nutrition, home management, money management, medication compliance etc.)
- In partnership with the care team, engage in ongoing risk assessment, crisis prevention and intervention
- Encourage community engagement through the use of consumer-driven, self-help and special interest initiatives
- Engage in all communication and documentation processes put in place to ensure effective and timely communication and in accordance with all privacy regulations and requirements
- Maintain records, reports and statistics necessary for program operations, evaluation and audit
- Oversee student and volunteer placements in the program as required
- Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd

**Qualifications**
- Completed degree or diploma in social service/social work or an

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