Community Mental Health Worker - Wesley

HOURS : Hours of Work : Rotating shifts between Days (9am-5pm) and Evenings (1pm-9pm) and working one in every 5 weekends (Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm)

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

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - HOMES Program Mobile Teams

How You Will Make an Impact

The HOMES program provides housing and supports to people living with mental health issues who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of being homeless. Team members support tenants in scattered apartment units throughout Hamilton to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community.

• Responsible for assessment planning crisis prevention and intervention supportive counselling education advocacy conflict resolution between tenants and landlords
• Provide tenants with primary case management and community resources
• Facilitating social interaction and community integration
• Provide linkages with other community services
• Some opportunities include work done in the community and in tenant apartments with constant driving required for Mobile Teams
• Demonstrate commitment to the Good Shepherd mission values of Hospitality Responsibility Availability Adaptability Quality and Dignity
• Responsible for participating in Good Shepherds 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 Good Shepherd

What Youll Bring to Our Team

What We Offer

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 .

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.

Key Skills

Abinitio,Lotus Notes,Advocacy,Apache Tomcat,Informatica,Interpretation

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1