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Shelter Worker Hope Centre
Job in
Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-30
Listing for:
TSA The Salvation Army TSA
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Crisis Counselor, Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Support shelter safety and client care as a Shelter Worker at The Salvation Army’s Nanaimo New Hope Centre, working weekend overnight shifts.
This Shelter Worker position provides compassionate assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness. You will work at the front desk, welcome clients and visitors, monitor access, and support a respectful shelter environment. The role includes crisis response, documentation, and collaboration with shelter professionals.
Key Responsibilities:- Receive clients and visitors while monitoring facility access
- Assess immediate needs and potential safety concerns
- Respond to conflicts and de-escalate tense situations
- Maintain logbooks, incident reports, and client records
- Distribute bedding, blankets, and hygiene supplies
- High school graduation or equivalent required
- Six months’ related mental health or addictions experience
- Frontline experience in a social service setting
- Criminal record clearance through the BC program
- Strong boundaries, judgment, confidentiality, and communication skills
Bring client support, safety awareness, documentation, and crisis-response skills to The Salvation Army’s Nanaimo New Hope Centre.
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