Case Manager / Case Worker- West Ave Temporary Full Time

Good Shepherd Hamilton & Toronto; Hamilton City (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Professional development support

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Good Shepherd Hamilton & Toronto is seeking aTemporary Full Time housing support worker for our West Ave location. The rate is $24.89 per hour, with a 37.5 hour work week from Tuesday to Saturday across day, afternoon and overnight shifts.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload, conduct intakes and assessments, and provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling in a residential setting. You will work independently in a mission-driven, values-based environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of issues affecting cis women, trans and non-binary individuals including violence, abuse, mental illness, homelessness, poverty and substance use.
• Experience in a residential setting preferred.
• Experience with Intake and Assessment.
• Commitment to mission values: availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity.
• Post-secondary education is required.
• C.P.R. certification or willingness to be certified.
• Ontario driver’s license (G) is an asset.
• Flexible schedule.
• Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset.
• Commitment to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice.
• Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a caseload.
• Complete an intake and assessment on each resident.
• Design, implement, in consultation with supervisor, an interview schedule to evaluate quality of life improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality with regards to clients/staff and centre records.
• Participate in Health and Safety programs and comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Skills

Intake & Assessment

French language (asset)

Post-secondary education

Emergency response awareness

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Temporary Full Time- Up to 3 months

Rate of pay

- $24.89/ Hourly

Hours

– 37.5 hours weekly Tuesday to Saturday - Days, afternoon and overnights

Reason for posting

- This posting is for an existing vacancy

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

West Ave

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – West Ave

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 within a residential program and tasks such as cleaning, packing and lifting will be required.

• 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 illness, 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 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.