Provide overnight shelter support, safety monitoring, and crisis response for The Salvation Army in Nanaimo, British Columbia. This part-time schedule runs Saturday and Sunday from 23:30 to 07:30.

As a Shelter Worker at Nanaimo New Hope Centre, you will create a welcoming, respectful environment for people seeking refuge. The front desk connects you with clients, visitors, programs, and staff while you monitor access, document activity, and enforce shelter guidelines. Client confidentiality remains essential.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor premises, client behavior, and facility security
- Complete bed checks, room searches, and property inspections
- Implement fire drills and evacuation procedures when needed




- Communicate shelter rules and address violations empathetically
- Manage client medication according to established procedures

Requirements:

- Related frontline social service experience of six months
- Ability to uphold consistent boundaries and professional ethics
- Sound judgment in demanding and high-stress circumstances
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Occupational First Aid Level 1 considered an asset

Use attentive overnight monitoring, respectful boundary-setting, and emergency response skills to help maintain a secure shelter workplace.

📌 Overnight Shelter Support Worker Nanaimo
🏢 The Salvation Army International
📍 Nanaimo