Support families with housing strategies as a part-time Community Shelter Worker in Mississauga, using motivational interviewing and front-line shelter services. Weekend evening shifts are scheduled.

Reporting to the Community Shelter Supervisor, this worker supports youth, families, single adults, and couples experiencing poverty or homelessness. The position provides shelter support, housing searches, individualized housing plans, and housing-focused conversations. Staff connect longer-term guests to Coordinated Entry and prepare eligible clients for Rapid Re-Housing or Permanent Supportive Housing programs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide front-line shelter support and services to families
- Conduct intentional housing conversations during clients’ first two weeks
- Create Individualized Housing Plans after extended shelter stays




- Use motivational interviewing during housing-focused client engagement
- Connect eligible guests to Coordinated Entry and housing programs

Requirements:

- Post-secondary education in Social Work, Social Services, or equivalent
- At least one year supporting people experiencing homelessness
- Knowledge of Housing First principles and diversity issues
- Robust communication, assessment, crisis de-escalation, and risk-management skills
- Valid First Aid and CPR, ASIST, and CPI training

Bring housing-focused support, assessment, and motivational interviewing skills to families served by SHIP in Mississauga.

📌 Community Shelter Housing Support Worker (Mississauga)
🏢 Services and Housing In the Province
📍 Mississauga