homeless shelter worker

Title posted on indeed.com - Overnight Shelter Worker

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Employer details Cambridge Shelter Corporation (The Bridges)

Job details

*Overnight Shelter Worker* Cambridge Shelter is looking for a motivated individual to join the overnight team Great employer paid benefits after 3 months!- Dental & Health Coverage, Pension, training opportunities, shift premiums and more! * _$23.00 per/ hr, plus $1.25/hr overnight premium _ _*Position Description*_ This position will be responsible for the overnight security of the emergency shelter. CSC is a person-centred agency, dedicated to assisting individuals in moving forward with their lives. *Duties of the Overnight Support Worker will include the following:* * Maintain order in the shelter * Coordinate the evening and morning routine of showers etc. for shelter residents * Walk through the third floor shelter at regular intervals * Check the grounds and the parking lot * Work cooperatively with volunteers and other overnight staff * Keep up-to-date, legible logbooks and reporting forms * Log in shelter clients in the evening and overnight and complete required paperwork * Respond to any emergencies in a fast and efficient manner * Diffuse situations though effective communication. * Tidy up the drop-in centre and clean as necessary, including laundry * Wake shelter residents at the scheduled time and ensure that the third floor is vacant by 8:00 a.m. * Admit morning staff and volunteers and assist with breakfast when necessary * Walk through the second floor apartment area at least twice each night * Admit police and other emergency personnel. Call 911 for any emergency * Pass on any relevant information to day staff *Qualifications*. Candidates are required to have First Aid and CPR or willing to get shortly after hire. Vulnerable Sector Police check _required_ _This position would be a great fit for anyone, but not limited to, someone with education in Social Service Worker, Human services, or Police Foundations/ Criminal Justice._ _Shifts are 12 hours, 8pm-8am on a rotating schedule w/ every other weekend off._ Please submit a Resume and/ or Cover Letter explaining your interest to work at CSC! We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select job applicants. All applications are personally reviewed by our recruitment team. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $24.25 per hour Benefits: * Casual dress * Company pension * Dental care * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision care Application question(s): * Have you provided a cover letter or a small write up of why you want to work with Cambridge Shelter? Experience: * Social Services: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: * First-aid/ CPR (preferred) Work Location: In person