Community Mental Health Worker -HOMES Mobile

EmergencyMD; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated Community Mental Health Worker. This role involves assessment, supportive counselling, community integration, and advocacy for individuals in a mobile team setting. Candidates should possess strong case management skills and have at least five years of experience in a mental health environment. The organization supports professional development and values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Support for continuing education

Employee recognition programs

Access to self-care supports

Positive atmosphere

Extended benefits

Qualifications

• Primary case management and community development skills through post-secondary education in social work or related fields.
• Minimum five years' experience in mental health in a community-based setting.
• Experience in an outreach/mobile environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources and the social determinants of health.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity.
• Recovery-oriented practice style.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to use a personal vehicle may be required.
• Time management skills in a dynamic environment.
• Individual and team problem-solving capabilities.
• Pro-active service provision.
• Commitment to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice.
• Fluency in a language other than English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, crisis prevention, supportive counselling, and advocacy.
• Facilitating social interaction and community integration.
• Provide linkages with community services.
• Support recovery planning for individuals.
• Work in community and tenant apartments; driving required.
• Assist tenants in hands-on capacity as needed.
• Observe health and safety rules.

Job description

Overview

Good Shepherd is committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. For more information, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca.

Good Shepherd is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Community Mental Health Worker - HOMES Mobile.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, planning, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive counselling, education, advocacy, and 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 driving required for the Mobile Team
• Must be willing and able to assist in a hands-on capacity with tenants
• Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience in an outreach/mobile environment is an asset
• Knowledge of community resources, the forensic system and the social and environmental determinants of health
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity
• Recovery-oriented and consumer-driven style of practice
• Some positions require a valid driver's license for our Mobile Team and willingness to use a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance
• Time management skills in a high-energy, changing environment
• Individual and team problem-solving capability
• Pro-active approach to service provision
• Commitment 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

Benefits

• Be a part of a caring team that supports our local community
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• Employee recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Positive and encouraging atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide hope
• Extended benefits

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

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.

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.