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SUMMER STUDENT - Family Support Worker - Family Centre - Canada Summer Jobs
Location:
Hamilton, ON
Description:
Schedule: 8 weeks @ 35 hours per week Who We Are The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community. Our services include emergency food transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. We are committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who use substances. By integrating a Harm Reduction framework at Good Shepherd, we can decrease barriers to service and better support some of our community's most marginalized members. This summer student opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Family Centre How You Will Make an Impact Provide primary support to families residing in the emergency shelter. Assessment, intake, housing-based case management, crisis prevention and intervention, supportive counselling, education, advocacy, accompanying residents on apartment viewings, facilitating long term housing success, and linkages with other community services. Maintain safety and security of the shelter facility including hourly facility checks, answering phones and doors, and apartment inspections. Residential tasks including unit turnovers, unit cleaning, cleaning of common spaces, preparing coffee and breakfast, and house laundry. What You'll Bring to Our Team Post-secondary education or interest in social services or a related field Have knowledgeable of and possibly some experience working with a range of issues impacting families including homelessness, violence against women and children, immigration, poverty, mental illness and substance use Understand and be comfortable working from a client-centered, housing first perspective Comfortable operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework . Fluency in a 2nd language, CPR certification, and a driver's license are assets Meet all of the guidelines set out by the Government for the Canadian Summer Jobs Program Hiring Criteria - the following criteria is established by Canada Summer Job: This temporary full-time position is funded by Service Canada for youth between the ages of 15 to 30 years of age. Applicants may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as they were 30 at the beginning of the employment period. As per the Summer Canada Jobs Program criteria: International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. Embark on a rewarding journey this summer with Good Shepherd, where you not only enhance your professional skills but also make a meaningful impact in the community. Here, you'll gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment, work alongside seasoned professionals, and develop skills that will set you apart in your future career. Our commitment to your growth and development is matched by our dedication to serving those in need. Apply today and transform your potential into action, while contributing to a cause that makes a difference every day. 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-XXXX. 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. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Good Shepherd Centres
Posted:
May 9 on ApplicantPRO
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