Focused Shelter Worker - Morning

Housing Focused Shelter Worker - Morning
Job Category  :  Community Impact and Programs

Requisition Number  :  HOUSI
002145

Posted :
October 9, 2026
Full-Time

Locations
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Description
Walking alongside The Mustard Seed’s community participants who are utilizing the shelter and have experienced significant trauma and barriers to housing, food, and other basic needs, the Housing Focused Shelter Worker encourages them in their journey and connects them with programs and services so that they can achieve a positive, coordinated, and sustained exit from the shelter. The Housing Focused Shelter Worker will provide housing supports to shelter guests by connecting them with internal and external resources to divert them as soon as possible from the shelter and ensure they are sustainably housed.

A Housing Focused Shelter Worker is on the front line and responds to participants’ needs on an ongoing basis. The Housing Focused Shelter Worker fulfills the mission of The Mustard Seed by maintaining a high level of professionalism, and respect for all who enter the building and neighborhood. Crisis intervention, meaningful conversations, case management and conflict resolution are daily occurrences for this role.

Employment Type:

Fixed term until March 31, 2027,

Schedule:

Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Reporting to:  Shelter Manager
City:  Medicine Hat
Number of Positions to Fill:  2
RFR #:  2303

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the first point of contact for participants seeking support, you will be expected to provide excellent service that promotes dignity, kindness, and equity for all.

Respond promptly to individuals in crisis, both inside and outside the building. This includes, but is not limited to, addressing physical or mental health concerns, managing anger and aggression, and handling interpersonal crises. The worker must identify the crisis, minimize harm to the individual and others, utilize de-escalation skills, and assist the individual in exploring healthy alternative options.

Use case management tools to help shelter/drop-in participants work on short-term and long-term goals in relation to housing.

Provide assistance to other shelter locations as needed, based on operational requirements and priorities.

Employ case management tools to help shelter participants set and achieve short-term and long-term housing goals, carrying a 3-4 individual caseload.

Conduct housing-focused case management intake, schedule regular check-ins, and engage in daily intentional conversations with shelter participants in your caseload, ensuring thorough documentation of these interactions.

Enforce shelter rules, expectations, and suspensions with participants when necessary.

Practice conflict resolution and facilitate reconciliatory conversations.

Provide support to community members seeking shelter by addressing basic needs.

Assist with daily meal programs.

Assist with various janitorial and maintenance tasks as needed to uphold the cleanliness and functionality of the shelter.

Ensure the daily operation of the shelter, including tasks such as laundry, cleaning common areas, conducting security checks, and supervising shelter activities.

Model healthy relationships with shelter participants and volunteers through active listening, advising, providing appropriate referrals, and being open to spiritual conversations.

Be a supportive and proactive member of the team, including volunteers and other visitors.

Participate in staff training, attend staff meetings, and have one-on-one sessions with supervisor.

Collect data and maintain accurate client records in CCMS and HMIS using FDARP.

Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures, promptly submitting incident reports through our…