St. Matthew's House
Address: 414 Barton Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 2Y3
Website: www.stmatthewshouse.ca
Primary duties
St. Matthew’s House (SMH) is a charitable not-for-profit multi-service agency. Services include emergency food, crisis intervention and outreach to seniors and vulnerable persons to support independent living. Clients include persons with limited or no income, persons living in poor health or with chronic conditions, persons of all ages and newcomers.
St. Matthew’s House seeks a Seniors Support Navigator who is responsible for accepting referrals from internal and external agencies to connect isolated seniors to community supports. This role runs out of our main office but also has community engagement with clients (i.e. home visits) and connects these clients to existing supports or creating new opportunities based on the client’s needs.
- The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a community service based non-profit organization, preferably in a role that works with vulnerable seniors.
- The successful candidate must possess a Diploma or Degree in social work/social services or gerontology.
- Sound knowledge of community resources and services for seniors is required.
- A valid certificate – Standard First Aid with Level C CPR, a clear criminal reference certificate and a Vulnerable Sector Screen are required.
St. Matthew’s House respects, honours, and celebrates the diversity in our community that includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, socio-economic status, class, neurodiversity, and religion. St. Matthew’s House welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
For further information on St. Matthew’s House, please visit
www.stmatthewshouse.ca
Please forward resume by April 30, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. via jobs [at] stmatthewshouse.ca (jobs[at]stmatthewshouse[dot]ca) or via fax to
(905) 523-5553.
Please note: Late applications will not be accepted
We thank all applicants in advance but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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