Wellness Facilitator
Wellness Facilitator
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Job Description
HOURS Up to 22.5 hours weekly flexible schedule required for weekdays evenings and occasional weekends
Who We Are
At Good Shepherd we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and selfdetermination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd visit our website at
This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd Womens Services Outreach Services for Women and Children.
How You Will Make an Impact
The Wellness Facilitator is responsible for building a dynamic and innovative program that benefits the health and wellness of women trans and nonbinary people who have experienced violence and abuse. At times the Wellness Facilitators will work closely with the Child and Youth and transitional housing support worker teams to offer joint programming and supports for the family unit. Wellness Programming will be delivered through program coordination developing and maintaining community partnerships individualized wellness assessments goal planning public education awareness and group facilitation. The incumbent must be able to work independently in residential and nonresidential settings including the second stage housing program Dorothy Day program and emergency shelters.
Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations
What Youll Bring to Our Team
- Postsecondary education in social services or a related field is required
- Have strong knowledgeable of experience working with a range of issues impacting women and families including homelessness violence against women and children immigration poverty mental illness and substance use
- Understand issues related to genderbased violence and holist health and wellness models
- Understand and be comfortable working from a personcentered traumainformed approach
- Demonstrated experience in program development and coordination group facilitation and counselling are required.
- Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset
- CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
- Valid G license required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills interpersonal skills organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload also required
- Committed to antiracist/antioppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
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 selfcare 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 antiracist and antioppression 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 COVID19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.
Employment Type
Part-Time
