Rate of Pay: $29.75 /hour - $34.30 /hour (Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions)

Reason For Posting: The posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 Positive Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – HOMES Program

How You Will Make an Impact
The HOMES program provides supportive housing to persons who have been homeless and are living with a mental illness. Team members support tenants in scattered apartment units throughout the city 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

Facilitating social interaction and community integration

Provide linkages with other community services

Provide primary support to individuals and support their recovery planning

Some opportunities include work done in the community and in tenant apartments, with constant driving required for Mobile Team

Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations

Must be willing and able to assist in a hands‑on capacity with tenants

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Primary case management and community development skills acquired through a post‑secondary education in social work, registered practical nurse or other human service field

Minimum of five years' experience in mental health in a community‑based setting





Worked in an outreach/mobile atmosphere is an asset

Knowledge of community resources, the forensic system and the social and environmental determinants of health

Demonstrated cultural sensitivity

Must have recovery orientation and consumer‑driven style of practice

Some positions require a valid driver's license (for our Mobile Team) and must be willing to use personal vehicle at work and acquire appropriate insurance

Time management skills are necessary in a high energy, changing workplace

Individual and team problem‑solving capability is essential

Pro‑active approach to service provision

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

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

Extended Health Benefits

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 (phone hidden).

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📌 Temporary Full Time-Community Mental Health Worker- HOMES Mobile (Ontario)
🏢 Good Shepherd Centres
📍 Ontario