Join Beacon Community Services as an Out of the Rain Shelter Worker and play a key role in creating a safe, supportive overnight environment for youth experiencing homelessness. In this temporary role, you will provide compassionate, client-centred support during awake overnight shifts, helping to ensure the well-being, safety, and comfort of shelter participants. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will assist with nightly operations, offer a welcoming presence, and connect youth to valuable community resources. If you are calm under pressure, committed to dignity and respect, and passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply
Days/Hours of Work: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:00pm -8:00am AWAKE OVERNIGHTS

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of Homelessness Prevention and the Youth Shelter, the Out of the Rain Shelter Worker joins a multi-faceted team working in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Beacon Community Services that make a difference in people’s lives every day. The shelter worker uses a compassionate approach when connecting with youth who are homeless and is responsible for the nightly safety and support of the youth who attend the shelter.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPEREINCE

• 1 year of experience working with homelessness and marginalized groups of individuals in a direct support role
• First Aid Certification
• Food Safe certificate
• Naloxone training

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Positive and professional attitude
• Understanding of issues related to mental health needs and addictions
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to respect all clients and treat them with dignity
• Ability to problem solve, work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to use sound judgement while working in demanding conditions and circumstances

• To ensure a safe space for the youth by adhering to the safety protocols, policies and procedures of Beacon Community Services and Out of the Rain.
• To intake and orient youth to the shelter.
• Use a client centered approach to support and advocate for participants.
• Attend to all activities related to the nightly running of the shelter, inclusive of administering first aid and naloxone, cleaning and meal service.
• Be familiar with, build and maintain positive relationships with appropriate community resources.
• Perform other relevant job duties as assigned.