*COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER*

*Full Time Contract (up to 1 Year Contract)*

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!

*About Good Shepherd*

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 – HOMES Program, McGinty House.

*Why work with us?*

· Be a part of a caring *TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY*

· *POSITIVE *and *ENCOURAGING* atmosphere

· Dental Care

· Disability Insurance

· *EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM*

· Extended Health Care

· Life Insurance

· Out of Country Travel Insurance

· Vision Care

· Wellness Program

· Make a difference and provide *HOPE*

· Paid Time Off

*Job Description*

In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of tenants living at McGinty House.

· 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

*Qualifications*

· 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

*Hours of Work*: Rotating schedule that includes days, evenings, nights and one weekend every five weeks.

*How Can I Apply???*

Please apply with resume quoting job #OS-01-23 to:

Victoria Melgar, Program Manager

HOMES Program

Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes Inc.

Fax: 905-529-8808 or apply through indeed

_\*Due to overwhelming response, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted. For additional opportunities please visit us on indeed or on our website __www.goodshepherdcentres.ca_

*Our Values*

_*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*of:

· *Responsibility*

· *Availability*

· *Adaptability*

· *Quality*

· *Dignity*

_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 welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877 ex 2265._

_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._

_Due to overwhelming response, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted. For additional opportunities please visit us on indeed or on our website __www.goodshepherdcentres.ca_

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
* EAST YORK, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location%5340464% %%care%%

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