Casual Emergency Shelter Workers

Why join CMHA Kenora

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive innovative and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth safety and well-being of employees and offers :

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Learning & professional development opportunities

Deadline to apply : January 1 2026

Emergency Shelter Workers

Kenora Emergency Shelter

Employer : CMHA Kenora Branch

Job Title : Emergency Shelter Workers

Work Location : Kenora Emergency Shelter

Employment Status : Casual

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Overview :

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and the Kenora Emergency Shelter Operations Team Lead the Shelter Worker is responsible for facilitating an atmosphere of safety and positive reinforcement. The Shelter worker will work twelve-hour night shifts. They will participate as a member of a team of professionals whose focus is safety stability and support for individuals in a housing crisis.

Duties :

Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association Kenora Branch

Assertive engagement with clients of the Kenora Emergency Shelter to connect them to services

Ensure safety and security of all patrons during shift including interpersonal safety and security of the shelter

Logging patron contact throughout shift

Assess and assist patrons with personal needs (e.g. personal hygiene nutrition medical or emotional)

Monitor and supervise the shelter and patrons assist patrons of the shelter with needs questions and maintain shelter order in accordance with CMHA Kenora Branch policies

Referral to community agencies and services where appropriate

Ensure completion of shift responsibilities and routines

Perform administrative functions as directed

Communicate with shelter Team Lead of any building maintenance issues to be addressed

Preform general housekeeping duties such as laundry sweeping and mopping of floors emptying garbage cans clean and sanitize intake area washrooms sleeping area and common areas

Assist with meal preparations serving and clean up when required

Attend monthly staff meetings and education / training opportunities as required

Participate on specific committees or working groups as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies Infection Control Guidelines WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire Disaster and Evacuation Plans

Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members

Support an environment which avoids prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services

Responsible for self-care

Other duties as directed

How to Apply :

Please submit your cover letter and resume to :

The Canadian Mental Health Association Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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