Emergency Shelter Support Worker
Job in
Calgary, Alberta, D3J, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-26
Listing for:
Calgary-Drop-in-&-Rehab-Society-Centr
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-26
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Crisis Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Support adults experiencing homelessness as a casual Emergency Shelter Worker in Calgary, using compassion and trauma-informed client support. Day shifts run 6:15AM to 2:15PM.
At the DI’s Housing-Focused Emergency Shelters, you will provide low-barrier, client-centered support for adults. The work includes meaningful connections, solution-focused housing conversations, community resource connections, and collaboration with medical staff. You will also help maintain a safe, inclusive, accessible shelter environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Build respectful connections with clients, volunteers, responders, and staff
- Reinforce Centre guidelines as a visible, approachable ambassador
- Connect clients with resources supporting housing stability
- Complete wellness checks, laundry, upkeep, and location monitoring
- Communicate health needs and support medication distribution
- Knowledge of homelessness, health, mental health, and substance-use resources
- Understanding of marginalized adults’ needs and homelessness issues
- Basic First Aid and CPR/AED Level C certification
- Satisfactory vulnerable sector clearance check
- Ability to accept industry risks, including bodily-fluid contact
Bring compassion, communication, and resource knowledge to Calgary’s low-barrier emergency shelter services supporting adults experiencing homelessness.
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