Family Support Worker-Part Time

Hours : Are a mix of 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm, 3pm-11pm, 4pm-12am, 11pm-7am and 12am-8am

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

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

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Be knowledgeable of and have experience working with a range of issues impacting families including homelessness, violence against women and children, immigration, poverty, mental illness and substance use
• Candidates will understand and be comfortable working from a client-centered, housing first perspective
• Experience working in a residential setting is preferred
• Post-secondary education in social services or related field is required
• Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
• Valid G license required
• Part time staff are required to work a rotation of the above shifts and work 3 weekends per month
• Ability to pick up additional shifts
• Hours and days of work may change to accommodate program needs.
• Committed to anti-racist / anti-oppressive 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 self-care 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 anti-racist and anti-oppression framework and we are committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices.

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.

Will require a vulnerable police check.

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 .

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