Shelter Support Worker

6 days ago

Hamilton, Canada Good Shepherd Centres Full time

**HOURS**:Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (32 to 40 hours weekly)

**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 Men's Centre - Shelter Support Worker**

**How You Will Make an Impact**
- 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

**What You'll Bring to Our Team**
- 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 workload
- 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 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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