Supportive Housing Specialist - Women's Services- Part Time
Supportive Housing Specialist - Women's Services- Part Time
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Job Description
HOURS Hours of work: Saturday/Sunday or Sunday/Monday
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 Dorothy Day Place
How You Will Make an Impact
Dorothy Day Place provides lowbarrier permanent supportive housing to cis women trans and nonbinary individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness in the community. The program will offer a hospitable and respectful environment for people who face significant personal and structural barriers to accessing and maintaining housing. Commitment to the provision of cultural safety and Trans/Gender positive space is prioritized. Dorothy Day will operate within a traumainformed feminist antiracist/antioppressive framework and firmly rooted in harm reduction principles.
- A demonstrated commitment to the values of responsibility availability adaptability quality and dignity
- Work in partnership with program participants to establish individualized care plans assist to develop and maintain safety plans encourage community integration through the use of participantdriven selfhelp and special interest initiatives
- Provide supportive counselling education and information on trauma mental health and harm reduction
- Participate in complex care planning meetings and case conferences involving relevant clinical and community supports as well as provide accompaniment to communitybased appointments
- Hospitality and availability are aided by providing an environment that is welcoming and dignified
- Demonstrate flexibility in the carrying out of work in response to participant and organizational needs and must be able to adapt to a fastpaced environment
- Responsible for participating in Good Shepherds Health and Safety programs 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 Youll Bring to Our Team
- A minimum of 1year experience working within the social service profession
- Completion of postsecondary education in a related field.
- Understand and utilize feminist clientdirected antioppression antiracism frameworks and harm reduction principles.
- Demonstrated understanding and ability to work in Hamiltons broader Housing and Homelessness serving sector with particular knowledge of Coordinated Access
- Knowledge skills and experience to support/enhance a service/residential environment that is culturally safe and Trans/Gender positive is essential
- Experience in a residential setting is preferred
- A valid Ontario Drivers License (G2) and ability to drive company vehicle is an asset
- An appreciation and understanding of a range of issues impacting cis women trans and nonbinary individuals including abuse poverty homelessness mental health and substance use.
- Valid CPR certification (or willingness to be certified)
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse and complex health and psychosocial needs.
- Committed to antiracist/antioppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd.
- Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset
- Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employees 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 selfcare supports and EMPLOYEE /
- FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
- POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
- Make a difference and provide HOPE
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
