Posted 2 days ago
Shelter Worker
@ Piwapan Women's Centre
La Ronge, Saskatchewan
Overview
Piwapan Women's Centre is hiring a per diem Shelter Worker to care for and support women and clients in its shelter. The work covers security checks, intake, client appointments, meal preparation and shift-based coverage. The posting requires a Class 5 driver's licence, a recent Vulnerable Sector Check and at least 2 years of human services experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide care and active listening to clients
- Conduct regular security checks and monitor shelter occupancy
- Carry out client intake and case planning
- Coordinate appointments, transportation and meal preparation
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years in a human services field
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Recent Vulnerable Sector Check
- Ability to work days, evenings, nights and weekends
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Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Vulnerable Sector Check |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Piwapan Women's Centre
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Description
The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
Provides care and active listening to clients, making certain they feel safe and respected;
Carries out security checks on a regular basis to maintain client safety and security, never leaving the shelter unattended;
Coordinates client appointments and transportation needs;
Monitors who is in the shelter at all times;
Conducts intake with new clients, including case planning, providing hygiene essentials, and ensuring they are aware of applicable conditions of stay;
Helps provide consistent client care and communication across shifts by using the logbook to stay up-to-date on, and keep others aware of relevant information such as; current clients, safety concerns, maintenance needs, BT/CT calls, etc.
Identifies grocery needs and does shopping as needed;
Assists clients in the preparation of meals;
Provides referral services with the clients consent;
Prepares materials in advance of daily programming according to the pre-determined topic;
All other work-related duties as assigned by Immediate Supervisor.
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent;
At least 2 years experience in a human services field;
Able to work shift work (i.e. Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends)
Basic understanding of domestic violence and its impacts;
Ability to speak and understand the Cree and/or Dene language is an asset;
Knowledgeable on resources within the community & methods of access;
Must possess a Valid Class 5 Drivers License;
Must provide a satisfactory and recent; Vulnerable Sector Check.
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