Recreation Worker

2 days 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.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd -** HOMES**

**How You Will Make an Impact**
- Support and encourage attendance and participation in programs
- Participate in programs as a role model, mentor and coach to tenants.
- Work with recreation supervisor, teams and tenants in program development and implementation
- Lead recreation programs on-sites, Good Food Box program, trips outings, and volunteer programs.
- Work with recreation supervisor to identify participant needs.
- Communicate and collaborate with Good Shepherd staff, community mental health agencies and community partners.

**What You'll Bring to Our Team**
- Education and experience in recreation.
- Experience working in the mental health field
- Belief in and understanding of Recovery
- Knowledge of recreation opportunities in Hamilton
- Experience working both individually and as part of a team
- Proven ability to encourage and motivate change
- Creative, innovative, flexible personality with the ability to multi-task.
- Respectful and compassionate demeanor
- Must have driver's license and a vehicle available for work
- Must have CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain

**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 is committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who use substances_
- 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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