Community Connector

Rate of Pay: $29.87 - $33.43 per hour (Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions)

Reason for Posting: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

HOURS: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

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.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Seniors at Risk Program

Good Shepherd Centres Hamilton, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, strives to enhance the quality of life for all who seek assistance and support in our community. The Seniors at Risk in Hamilton (SaRiH) program supports vulnerable seniors by helping them access essential services, resources, and community supports while promoting health, safety, wellness, and independence.

How You Will Make an Impact

In this role, you will provide individualized home and community-based support to vulnerable seniors and work collaboratively with clients, care teams, and community partners. You will help clients identify their needs and goals, develop care plans, access community resources, and overcome barriers to care.

Services include case management, referrals, advocacy, system navigation, crisis prevention and intervention, accompaniment to appointments and community activities, and support with activities of daily living. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to providing services in a dignified, culturally competent, anti-oppressive, and respectful manner.

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 Good Shepherd.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• A post-secondary degree/diploma in Social Work, Social Services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in human and/or health services.
• Knowledge of case management, assessment, crisis intervention, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, anti-oppressive practice, and motivational interviewing.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources and services, social and environmental determinants of health, and community development.
• Excellent knowledge of provincial legislation and processes to support persons who are victims of abuse, including the Office of the Public Guardian & Trustee
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle insured for work purposes are required.
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive 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 an employee's responsibility under current legislation.
• Proficient in computer software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional continuing education.

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

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.