Community Mental Health Worker - Homes - Temporary

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 (temporary full time - up to 18 months) **

How You Will Make an Impact

• Provide tenants with primary case management and community resources
• Services to tenants include assessment & planning
• Provide crisis prevention and intervention and supportive counseling
• Demonstrate commitment to the Good Shepherd mission values of Hospitality, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• A post-secondary education in social or health services
• A minimum of three years' experience in mental health, and concurrent disorders is required
• Recovery orientation' and 'consumer driven' style of practice is essential
• Possess the ability to work independently and think creatively
• Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
• Adhere to working and operating within an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework

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 Extended benefits
• 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._