Posted 19 days ago
Emergency Weather Community Support Worker (Term Contract)
@ Ruth & Naomi's Mission
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Overview
Ruth & Naomi's Mission is hiring casual, on-call Community Support Workers for its Emergency Weather Response shelter, running October 30 to April 30. The work is mainly evening and overnight shifts supporting people experiencing homelessness during extreme cold, including setup, cleaning, safety checks and crisis response. Pay is $26.52/hr plus a $1.20/hr overnight premium, with about 12 hours' notice for shifts.
Pay:
$26.52 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Run nightly shelter setup, turnover and cleaning
- Perform regular safety and security checks
- Build relationships and connect participants to resources
- Respond calmly to challenging situations and emergencies
- Complete documentation and incident reports
Requirements summary:
- Certificate or diploma in human/community services, or equivalent experience
- Experience with vulnerable populations
- Willingness to complete First Aid/CPR, Naloxone, WHMIS, crisis intervention
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Available for short-notice evening and overnight shifts
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | evening, overnight |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid/CPR, Naloxone, WHMIS, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human Services, Community Services |
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Ruth & Naomi's Mission
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Community Support Worker – Emergency Weather Response (Casual, On-Call, Seasonal)
Ruth & Naomi’s Community Outreach Centre
Ruth & Naomi’s (RAN) is a Christian faith-based organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and addiction through the love of God. We walk alongside individuals with hope, grace, and trust, fostering a safe and supportive community where everyone matters.
We are currently seeking Casual Community Support Workers to join our team on evening and overnight shifts for our Emergency Weather Response (EWR) shelter, operating from October 30 to April 30. This role provides additional beds for people experiencing homelessness during extreme cold nights, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all participants.
What you’ll do:
- Create a welcoming, positive, faith-based environment that reflects our values of Grace, Hope, and People.
- Support nightly shelter operations, including setup, turnover, and cleaning of shared spaces.
- Perform regular safety and security checks to ensure a clean, safe space for participants.
- Build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and connect participants with community resources.
- Respond calmly and effectively to challenging situations and emergencies.
- Complete thorough documentation, incident reports, and communicate with team members as required.
Who you are:
- Certificate or diploma in Human/Community Services, or equivalent related experience.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations in emotionally demanding environments.
- Training or willingness to complete: First Aid/CPR, Naloxone, WHMIS, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
- Strong communication, conflict resolution, and crisis response skills.
- Respectful of RAN’s Christian worldview and committed to upholding the organization’s mission and values.
- Able to work flexible evening and overnight shifts on short notice (staff notified ~12 hours in advance).
Who We Are
Walking alongside people on a journey of recovery, demonstrating the love of Jesus
- Grace: We believe in second chances
- Hope: We won’t give up
- People: We see the value in everyone
- Partnership: We walk together
- Curiosity: We are eager to learn
- Trust: We do what we say we will
Details:
- Casual, on-call, seasonal position (Oct 30 – Apr 30).
- Primarily overnight shifts; staff notified ~12 hours in advance.
- $26.52/hr + $1.20/hr overnight shift premium; casual, contract.
- Vulnerable sector criminal record check required.
For more information, please see the full job description HERE!
Join us and be part of a team that values trust, hope, and the power of second chances.
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