Help deliver essential supports at the DI in Calgary as a casual Emergency Shelter Worker serving adults experiencing homelessness. Day shifts are 6:15AM to 2:15PM.
This Housing-Focused Emergency Shelter position supports a 24-hour, low-barrier service where people can access warmth, safety, and necessities. You will engage clients with professionalism, respect, and trauma-informed care while encouraging positive housing outcomes. The position also involves operational tasks, health communication, and medication distribution support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate, client-centered support honoring individual strengths
- Engage clients in solution-focused housing stability conversations
- Promote respectful adherence to Centre guidelines
- Perform facility upkeep, laundry duties, and wellness checks
- Partner with medical staff on client health needs
Requirements:
- Knowledge of community resources for homelessness and substance use
- Understanding of marginalized adults and homelessness challenges
- Basic First Aid and CPR/AED Level C certification required
- Satisfactory vulnerable sector clearance check required
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Use trauma-informed support, interpersonal skills, and community-resource knowledge to strengthen emergency shelter services for Calgary residents.
Calgary Homelessness 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
