Job Description

Job Posting: Shelter Worker

Hours: Flex Schedule (Range of Shifts Available 24/7) | Casual / Part-Time

Location: 316 Spruce Street South, Timmins ON

Pay: $22 per hour

Living Space is a low-barrier, non-profit emergency homelessness shelter offering 24/7 support for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Lived experiences, culture, and perspectives are essential to fostering a healthy shelter environment for both staff and community members on Treaty 9. Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary: The Shelter Worker position combines the responsibilities of providing shelter operations support and ensuring safety/security in the shelter environment. This role involves direct client interaction, supporting shelter programs, performing routine safety checks, and maintaining a clean, supportive space for clients. Under the direction of the Operations Manager and Shift Supervisor, the Shelter Worker works to ensure a safe and respectful environment while supporting individuals with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Security: Monitor entrances, conduct security checks, and perform perimeter patrols. Ensure safety of clients, staff, and property. Client Support: Assist clients with daily needs, including meal preparation, documentation, and supporting case management activities. Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness of shelter areas (e.g., sleeping areas, washrooms, laundry, and drop-in spaces). Crisis Intervention: Respond calmly and effectively to high-tension situations. Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed. Cooperative Accountability: Ensure clients adhere to shelter policies and guidelines, following established best practices with a trauma-informed approach. Teamwork & Reporting: Work closely with the shelter team to ensure a well-managed environment and document client interactions, incidents, and daily logs.
Requirements:

Relevant work/life experience or education in a related field (e.g. PSW, Nursing, Social Work) is considered an asset. Paid or unpaid experience working with marginalized individuals. Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and nights. Familiarity with local Indigenous communities and organizations. Ability to speak Cree or Ojibway or French is an asset. Security or related experience, with additional training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or similar certifications considered an asset. Strong communication skills and ability to maintain professional and ethical boundaries. Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check is required.
Core Competencies:

Experience working in cross-cultural and trauma-informed environments. Analytical thinking and strong decision-making skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience with crisis intervention and conflict resolution. Knowledge of homelessness, mental illness, addiction, and poverty issues.
Scheduling: Part-Time Shifts are assigned based on business needs. Part-Time Employees must have open availability for a minimum of three shifts per week.

Applications: Submit your resume and cover letter to Human Resources via jobs@livingspacehub.org

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 44 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Night shift Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31