Community Mental Health Worker

Good Shepherd Hamilton & Toronto; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Hamilton is seeking experienced professionals for their HOMES program. This role focuses on supporting individuals living with mental illness by providing case management and community development services. Candidates must have a minimum of five years in mental health settings and relevant educational backgrounds. The organization offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Support for continuing education and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Positive and encouraging atmosphere

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in mental health in a community-based setting.
• Experience in an outreach/mobile atmosphere is an asset.
• Valid driver's license required for Mobile Team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, planning, crisis prevention and intervention.
• Facilitating social interaction and community integration.
• Provide primary support to individuals and support their recovery planning.

Skills

Primary case management skills

Community development skills

Cultural sensitivity

Time management skills

Pro-active approach to service provision

Problem-solving capability

Fluency in a language in addition to English

Education

Post-secondary education in social work or related field

Job description

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

HOMES Program

The HOMES program provides supportive housing to persons who have been homeless and are living with a mental illness. Team members support tenants in scattered apartment units throughout the city to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community.

How You Will Make An Impact

The HOMES program supports tenants to reach personal goals and live connected, meaningful lives in the community. Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for assessment, planning, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive counselling, education, advocacy, conflict resolution between tenants and landlords
• Facilitating social interaction and community integration
• Provide linkages with other community services
• Provide primary support to individuals and support their recovery planning
• Some opportunities include work done in the community and in tenant apartments, with constant driving required for Mobile Team
• Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations
• Must be willing and able to assist in a hands-on capacity with tenants

What You\'ll Bring To Our Team

• Primary case management and community development skills acquired through a post-secondary education in social work, registered practical nurse or other human service field
• Minimum of five years\' experience in mental health in a community-based setting
• Worked in an outreach/mobile atmosphere is an asset
• Knowledge of community resources, the forensic system and the social and environmental determinants of health
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity
• Must have recovery orientation and consumer-driven style of practice
• Some positions require a valid driver\'s license (for our Mobile Team) and must be willing to use personal vehicle at work and acquire appropriate insurance
• Time management skills are necessary in a high energy, changing environment
• Individual and team problem-solving capability is essential
• Pro-active approach to service provision
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
• 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

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Note: Good Shepherd 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.