About this role
Rate of Pay: $31.96/hour - $35.61/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 position 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 - Non-Profit Homes, Toronto. How You Will Make an Impact The CMHW will demonstrate a compassionate, non-judgmental and patient demeanor when working with clients to develop a level of trust, so they feel secure in being supported to reach their highest level of skill development possible. This level of trust will be established and maintained by involving the client as much as possible in discussion around their goals and recovery process. The Community Mental Health Worker will:
• Provide support, information, education and referral services to tenants of the Supportive Housing Program and encourage tenants to integrate into the community. Service will be delivered using a mental health recovery focused psychosocial rehabilitation model • Assist clients in navigating activities of daily living up to and including leisure, self-care and any other forms of support that may be relevant to tenant's goals for increased quality of life and well-being • Encourage, provide and assist tenants in maintaining their housing in the community by providing opportunities for skill support and resource development • Provide direct programming as needed by tenants, i.e. life skills programming, daily living skills development, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and prevention, supportive counseling, advocacy, referrals, reducing social isolation, budgeting, community building, case management, educational and vocational community opportunities • To comply with standards of confidentiality and circle of care when assisting tenants and including community partners in their care • Ensure service is provided in a dignified, culturally competent and respectful manner that reflects the charism of Good Shepherd and which reflects an integrated anti-racism/anti-oppression framework • Demonstrate a work ethic in leadership and role modelling of behaviors that demonstrates the Mission, Vision and Values of Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes. • Liaise with other voluntary and statutory community workers to provide support and resources for each tenant as required • <span style="font-family: arial, helveti