Shelter Worker, Men's Shelter (Casual)

The Opportunity

Do you have strong interpersonal skills and function well independently, while managing multiple concurrent tasks? Are you adaptable, collaborative, and service oriented? Then we may have an opportunity for you. Shelter Workers are responsible for the intake of and care for men entering the UGM Shelter by ensuring they have a safe and clean place to find direction, assistance, and sleep. The job may include making referrals for housing, clothing, other shelter, recovery, and a wide variety of other duties as needed by the individuals we serve.

 The successful candidate will have at least 1-2 years of related work or volunteer experience, able to set boundaries with demanding individuals, and deal with people in crisis in an appropriate manner. Basic English skills and basic computer skills are necessary to be successful in this role. You will frequently deal with clients in crisis situations, brought about by diverse problems. There will be other staff nearby to assist as required.

There is a Casual position. The starting wage for this position is $26.26-$28.70 per hour. This would be an overnight position with hours typically worked between 8pm-8am, though occasionally may be scheduled outside of those hours. Hours worked between 10pm – 6am include a $3/hour shift premium. For a copy of the full job description, click here.

Who We Are

Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2023. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team. If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humor, then you will be a great fit at UGM.

What You’ll Need

If you are considering employment with UGM, you must:

• be legally entitled to work in Canada

• be able to demonstrate compatibility with our Core Values

• agree with our Statement of Faith

• provide a current criminal record check that includes a vulnerable sector search

How to Apply

To submit your cover letter and résumé by September 12, 2024, click on the "Apply Now" button on the right panel of this page. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Bethany Cheung, Partner, Talent Management, at bcheung@ugm.ca. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are especially-but not only- interested in applications from Indigenous individuals.

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