Residential Support Worker- Dorothy Day Place PT

EmergencyMD; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Hamilton, Canada, is seeking a Residential Support Worker to support individuals facing homelessness. The role involves providing client-centered support in a culturally safe environment, focusing on emotional and practical skills development. Ideal candidates will be dedicated to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practices. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Support for continuing education and professional development

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Positive and encouraging atmosphere

Qualifications

• Possess knowledge to support a culturally safe environment.
• Commitment to mission values of availability, responsibility, adaptability, quality, and dignity essential.
• Valid CPR certification or willingness to be certified required.

Responsibilities

• Assist program participants in developing emotional and practical life skills.
• Participate in Health and Safety programs.
• Support with group and case management functions.

Skills

Knowledge of gender-based violence

Understanding of harm reduction

Experience with mental health

Cultural safety awareness

Client-directed and anti-oppression frameworks

Fluency in additional languages

Education

Initiated post-secondary education

Job description

HOURS - Saturday & Sunday 2 weeks days, 2 weeks afternoons - 2 positions available

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 - Women's Services - Dorothy Day Place.

How You Will Make an Impact

Dorothy Day Place provides low-barrier permanent supportive housing to cis women, trans and non-binary individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness in the community. The program will offer a hospitable and respectful environment for people who face significant personal and structural barriers to accessing and maintaining housing. Commitment to the provision of cultural safety and Trans/Gender positive space is prioritized. Dorothy Day will operate within a trauma-informed, feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive framework and firmly rooted in harm reduction principles.

• A demonstrated commitment to the values of responsibility, availability, adaptability, quality, and dignity
• Extend our mission to program participants via hands on client centered work, including but is not limited to the provision of basic necessities, participant engagement, and support with group and case management functions
• The Residential Support Worker is vital to the successful operation of the program as they will assist program participants in the development of emotional and practical life skills
• Able to work in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding values-based environment
• Demonstrate flexibility in the carrying out of work in response to participant and organizational needs and must be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, 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

• Possess knowledge, skills, and experience to support/enhance a residential environment that is culturally safe and Trans/Gender positive
• Be knowledge on gender-based violence, harm reduction, mental health, homelessness, and poverty
• A demonstrated commitment to the mission values of availability, responsibility, adaptability, quality and dignity is essential
• Applicants will have initiated post-secondary education or have a combination of post-secondary education and experience
• Understand and utilize feminist, client-directed, anti-oppression, anti-racism frameworks and harm reduction principles
• An appreciation and understanding of a range of issues impacting cis women, trans and non-binary individuals including abuse, poverty, homelessness, mental health and substance use
• Valid CPR certification (or willingness to be certified)
• 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
• 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.

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.