Program Worker - Relief

Good Shepherd Centres; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Care team environment

Education and professional development

Employee assistance program

Recognition program

Job summary

Good Shepherd Centres is seeking a Program Worker for the Venture Centre to sort and display donated clothing and goods. You will supervise volunteers and special needs groups, ensuring donors are received with dignity and professionalism.

You will help demonstrate the organization's Mission, Vision and Values while adhering to Health and Safety policies and OHSA regulations, protecting clients, staff and property.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission values of availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide service in a dignified and respectful manner.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Sort, size, and rack donated items for marketplace display.
• Supervise and motivate students, volunteers, and special needs groups.
• Receive donors and donations graciously and professionally.
• Demonstrate the Mission, Vision and Values in work activities.
• Participate in Health and Safety programs and comply with OHSA.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

CPR certification

MHFA certification

NVCI certification

Bilingual asset

Job description

Rate of Pay

$23.28/hour - $28.05/hour (Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions)

Reason For Posting

The posting is for an existing position

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

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Venture Centre

How You Will Make an Impact

• Sorting, sizing, and racking of donated clothing, household items, food and other goods to be made readily available to be displayed in the Market Place
• Supervise and motivate students, volunteers, and special needs groups, that are assigned to the Venture Centre Program
• To ensure that donors and all donations are received in a gracious, respectful, professional manner
• The Program Worker is responsible for the demonstration of the Mission, Vision and Values at work within Good Shepherd Centre's
• Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Have a demonstrated commitment to the mission values of availability, flexibility adaptability hospitality and dignity with sensitivity to the issues related to poverty, homelessness, mental illness, addictions and developmental disabilities
• A passion for serving people
• Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
• Provide service in a dignified and respectful manner that reflects the charism of Good Shepherd Centre's, and which integrates anti-oppression/anti-racism frameworks
• Certification in CPR or a willingness to be certified is also required
• Certification MHFA and NVCI required
• Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation.

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.

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.