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 setting.
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
Requirements: 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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📌 Emergency Shelter Support Worker (Alberta)
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📍 Alberta