Help adults facing homelessness, addictions, and mental health challenges at Lookout Housing and Health Society’s Lighthouse Shelter.

As a Shelter Resource Worker, you will provide direct service within a 24-hour emergency shelter for homeless adults. The full time temporary assignment continues until the incumbent returns and reports to the Site Manager. Tuesday through Saturday overnight shifts run from 23:30 to 07:30, with shifts lasting 7.5 hours. Duties include welcoming guests, providing basic necessities, supporting safety, and connecting people with relevant services.

Key Responsibilities:

- Interview guests and provide basic necessities
- Offer support to adults facing multiple barriers
- Accept referrals and share information with external resources




- Refer guests to appropriate community services
- Assist recent staff and others needing shelter support

Requirements:

- Related certificate, Grade 12, or equivalent preparation
- Two years of recent related experience with Grade 12
- Occupational First Aid Level 1 certification
- Ability to maintain clientele and worker boundaries
- Ability to work independently or within a team

Use communication, boundaries, and community-resource knowledge to provide practical, respectful support for Lighthouse Shelter guests.

📌 Homeless Shelter Support Worker (Canada)
🏢 Lookout society
📍 Canada