Support adults experiencing homelessness as a casual Emergency Shelter Worker in Calgary, using compassion and trauma-informed client support. Afternoon shifts provide relief coverage.
At The DI, you will work in a housing-focused, low-barrier emergency shelter. Build professional connections, reinforce guidelines, and support clients through solution-focused conversations. Your work connects people with resources supporting housing stability and essential needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create respectful, trauma-informed client connections
- Promote Centre guidelines as an approachable ambassador
- Connect clients with housing stability resources
- Complete wellness checks, laundry, and facility upkeep
- Partner with medical staff on medication distribution
Requirements:
- Knowledge of homelessness, health, mental health, and substance use resources
- Understanding of marginalized adults' needs
- Basic First Aid and CPR/AED Level C certification
- Satisfactory vulnerable sector clearance check
- Acceptance of industry risks, including bodily fluids
Bring compassion, communication, and trauma-informed support to Calgary's emergency shelter community while strengthening client housing outcomes.
Calgary Emergency Shelter Worker employer: Calgary-Drop-in-&-Rehab-Society-Centr
As a Recovery Engagement Worker at our Calgary location, you will join a compassionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals on their recovery journeys. We offer a supportive work culture that values flexibility and personal growth, with opportunities for professional development in trauma-informed care and community engagement. Our commitment to fostering a positive environment ensures that you can thrive while helping others achieve their recovery goals.
Contact Details:
Calgary-Drop-in-&-Rehab-Society-Centr Recruitment Team
