Case Manager / Case Worker-Mary's Place Full Time

Good Shepherd Hamilton & Toronto; Hamilton City (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team support for local community

Education and professional development

Staff recognition programs

Positive and encouraging atmosphere

Hope and meaningful work

Extended health benefits

Job summary

Good Shepherd – Mary's Place is hiring a housing support worker to assist residential and non-residential clients with case management, crisis intervention and supportive counseling. The role requires independence in a challenging, values-based setting, including cleaning and lifting as part of daily tasks.

You will develop a caseload, conduct resident intake, and design evaluation interviews to measure quality of life improvements, while maintaining strict confidentiality and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of issues impacting cis women, trans and non-binary individuals including violence, abuse, mental health, homelessness, poverty and substance use.
• Residential setting experience preferred.
• Experience with Intake and Assessment.
• Commitment to mission values: availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity.
• Post-secondary education in related field required.
• CPR certification or willingness to certify.
• Ontario driver's license (G) is an asset.
• Flexible schedule.
• French language skills considered an asset.
• Commitment to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a caseload.
• Complete an intake and assessment on each resident.
• Design, implement, in consultation with supervisor, an interview schedule that will provide an evaluation of 'quality of life' improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality with regards to clients/staff and Centre's records.
• Participate in Health and Safety programs and work in compliance with OHSA provisions.

Skills

Cis women issues

Violence awareness

Mental health

Homelessness

Substance use

Residential experience

Intake & assessment

Mission alignment

Flexible schedule

French language

Anti-racist practice

Workplace safety

CPR certification

Ontario driver's license

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Job description

HOURS

37.5 hours weekly Sunday to Thursday - Days, afternoon and overnights

Rate of pay

$24.89/ Hourly

Reason for posting

This 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 – Mary's Place

How You Will Make An Impact

The successful candidate will extend our mission to residential and non-residential clients through the provision of respectful and appropriate housing support services. This may include case management, crisis intervention and supportive counseling. The incumbent must be able to work independently in a challenging and rewarding values-based environment. This position is at a residential program and as such cleaning, lifting and carrying of items will be required tasks.

• Develop and maintain a caseload
• Complete an intake and assessment on each resident
• Design, implement, in consultation with supervisor, an interview schedule that will provide an evaluation of "quality of life" improvement of successful program participants
• Maintain confidentiality with regards to clients/staff and Centre's records
• 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

• Applicants should possess a thorough knowledge of issues impacting cis women, trans and non-binary individuals including violence, abuse, mental health, homelessness, poverty and substance use
• Experience working in a residential setting is preferred
• Demonstrated experience with Intake and Assessment
• A demonstrated commitment to the mission values of availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity is essential
• A post-secondary education in a related field is required
• C.P.R. certification (or willingness to be certified)
• A valid Ontario driver's license (G) is also an asset
• The successful candidate will have a flexible schedule
• Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset
• A respectful and rewarding work environment with ongoing opportunities to grow and learn.
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
• 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
• Extended health benefits

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.