Community Mental Health Worker

Good Shepherd Centres • Hamilton, ON

1d • CA$30 - CA$34 • Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Welkom House, HOMES Program. In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of tenants living at Welkom House. Provide tenants with primary case management and community resources. Services to tenants include assessment & planning. Provide crisis prevention and intervention and supportive counseling. Demonstrate commitment to the Good Shepherd mission values of Hospitality, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity. Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.

Requirements

• A post-secondary education in social or health services
• A minimum of three years' experience in mental health, and concurrent disorders is required
• 'Recovery orientation' and 'consumer driven' style of practice is essential
• Possess the ability to work independently and think creatively
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
• Adhere to working and operating within an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide tenants with primary case management and community resources
• Services to tenants include assessment & planning
• Provide crisis prevention and intervention and supportive counseling
• Demonstrate commitment to the Good Shepherd mission values of Hospitality, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity
• Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations

Benefits

• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• Extended Health Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree