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 setting 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 environment.

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📌 Overnight Shelter Support Worker Nanaimo (British Columbia)
🏢 The Salvation Army International
📍 British Columbia