Shelter Support Worker

Hamilton, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

Men's Emergency Services



Men's Emergency Shelter



Relief Shelter Support Worker



5 Positions



(Must Have Flexible Availability - Days, Nights and Weekends, 12-Hour Shifts)



Wage: $23.43 Per Hour



Posting No. MS0588



POSITION SUMMARY:



The Shelter Support Worker will work as part of a team to provide practical support and advocacy to male identified individuals from a client-centered, trauma-informed, harm-reduction and anti-racist anti-oppressive perspective.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:



Monitor and interact with residents on all shifts, acting as part of the case management team and participate in the development and implementation of individualized case plans Maintain security of residents and buildings on all shifts Perform essential residential functions, e.g., intake, documentation and records and reporting Communicate with members of the case management team on issues regarding resident stays Process information, both written and by computer Communicate with manager, team and a variety of community resources Work with, and provide direction to, volunteers and students, providing support and instruction to ensure policies and procedures are followed Work safely, identify any health and safety concerns and report to management, and follow Mission Services' workplace health and safety policies and procedures at all times Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of services to residents

QUALIFICATIONS:



Successful candidates will hold at minimum a diploma in Social Service Work, Addictions Studies or a degree in Social Science Understanding of addictions issues and/or crisis shelter operation; experience working with homeless men Strong interpersonal skills Must be able to work independently and effectively as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Computer-literate; familiar with Microsoft Office Knowledge of workplace health & safety Committed to upholding the organization's mission, values and standards Second language is an asset

HOURS OF WORK:



12-hour shifts with the option of working shorter shifts on occasion Must have availability to work Friday nights Ability to work a flexible schedule of day, evening, nights and weekend shifts in order to meet the needs of the program Ability to provide dates available a month in advance Ability to pick up shifts on short notice Must communicate promptly with management regarding availability

REQUIREMENTS:



Police Vulnerable Sector Check Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test

COMPENSATION:



Wage starts at $23.43 per hour
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume by 5:00PM on July 8, 2025 to:

Julia Paul, Men's Emergency Services Manager

Mission Services of Hamilton

Email: jpaul@mission-services.com

At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion.

We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity, homelessness, mental health difficulties and addictions.

Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $23.43 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-07

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2438237
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Hamilton, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned