Calgary, Ab Shelter worker Jobs – 19 Openings This Week

Program Support Worker
YW Calgary —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Social Work
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Shelter Support Worker – BSW/MSW Student (Paid Part-Time)
Ruth's House Society —Calgary, AB
- $20–$24 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
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Housing Focused Shelter Worker - Calgary Women's Shelter (Part-time)
The Mustard Seed Society —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
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Housing Focused Shelter Worker- Casual/Relief
The Mustard Seed Society —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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Overnight Relief Worker
Alpha House —Calgary, AB
- $20.20 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
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2d
Beltline Outreach Worker 4pm to Midnight
Alpha House —Calgary, AB
- $24.95 an hour
- Evening shift
- Hybrid work
- English
- Driving
- Social Work
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9d
Child & Youth Worker - NH Calgary
Nisa Foundation —Calgary, AB
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Communication skills
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12d
Peer Support Worker - ROSC Relief
Calgary Drop IN & Rehab Society Centre —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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24/7 Developmental Wellness Worker
TRELLIS SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT —Calgary, AB
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
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Recovery Care Worker - Relief
Calgary Drop IN & Rehab Society Centre —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Organizational skills
- Social Work
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Health Care Aide (Certified)- Casual
The Brenda Strafford Foundation —Okotoks, AB
- Immediate opening
- Communication skills
- Time management
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FT Encampment Worker, Confluence – Term Ending Nov 2026
Alpha House —Calgary, AB
- $24.95 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- English
- Case management
- Driving
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PT Encampment Worker, Confluence – Term Ending Nov 2026
Alpha House —Calgary, AB
- $24.95 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Case management
- Driving
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Casual Crisis Intervention Worker
True North Society —Strathmore, AB
- $23.00–$26.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Case management
- Flexible schedule
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Program Supervisor, Recovery Oriented System of Care
Calgary Drop IN & Rehab Society Centre —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Community Outreach Supervisor
The Mustard Seed Society —Calgary, AB
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Computer skills
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Philanthropy Specialist, Grants & Partnerships
The Brenda Strafford Foundation —Calgary, AB
- $70,000–$75,000 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- CRM software
5d

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Program Support Worker

YW Calgary
Calgary, AB

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Job details

Part-time

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Skills

Post-secondary education
Microsoft Office
Social Work
Communication skills

Full job description

The Program Support Worker plays a vital role in supporting women experiencing poverty, addictions, violence, mental health challenges and homelessness as they transition into safe and stable housing. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, this role focuses on day-to-day operational and emotional support, ensuring the smooth functioning of the program and the wellbeing of residents. Through compassionate, trauma-informed support and consistent operational care, the Program Support Worker helps create a safe and stable environment where women feel empowered to heal, rebuild and move toward long-term housing stability and overall wellbeing.

This is a relief position with daytime availability required. The role may involve exposure to sensory stimulation (e.g., noise, odors, and lighting) and situations requiring crisis intervention, de-escalation, and conflict resolution.

WHAT WE OFFER

Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting, positive change for individuals and our community
A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
Comprehensive benefits including an employee assistance plan

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Create a welcoming, inclusive environment that respects diverse identities, cultures, and lived experiences
Build trusting, trauma-informed, and professional relationships with clients through consistent, compassionate presence
Support clients in navigating emotional distress, conflict, or crisis using grounding techniques and crisis de-escalation strategies
Respond to crises with calm, appropriate interventions and access emergency supports when necessary
Assist clients in identifying and articulating their needs, preferences, and goals in collaboration with their key Case Manager
Identify services and resources appropriate to the client’s service plan and support clients in accessing them, including referrals and advocacy
Support clients in accessing basic needs such as food, hygiene supplies, and clothing
Help clients feel safe and empowered during transitions such as move-ins, exits, or changes in care
Assist clients with activating their safety plans created with their key Case Manager
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including critical incidents, shift notes and case notes
Coordinate lease agreements, renewals and move-in/move-out procedures with sensitivity and efficiency
Adhere to sound record keeping and documentation practices, including safe storage of confidential information, timely data entry and objective case noting
Collect rents and actively address rent arrears by supporting clients in developing rent-repayment plans as needed
Support data entry and administrative tasks related to program evaluation and reporting
Integrate equity, diversity and inclusion principles into one’s role, work, and engagement with others, as aligned with YW Calgary’s EDI strategy and values
Understand YW Calgary’s Health, Safety and Wellness (HS&W) policies, practices and protocols; ensure work is performed safely and in alignment with YW’s HS&W culture

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education in Human Services, Social Work, or equivalent
1-2 years’ experience working in a shelter setting

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Training in trauma-informed care, gender-based violence, and crisis intervention preferred
Experience working with vulnerable populations, specifically diverse women impacted by intersectional barriers
Ability to respond to high pressure situations and consistent use of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches
Skilled at balancing priorities while maintaining a calm and supportive presence
Collaborative; strong communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills
Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, data systems and reporting tools

If you want to change lives, we want to hear from you.
Deadline: until a successful candidate is found
Apply today by submitting your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations.
Check out our website for more information about YW Calgary: www.ywcalgary.ca

YW Calgary is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued and respected, whatever their race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, or place of origin.

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Program Support Worker

Shelter Support Worker – BSW/MSW Student (Paid Part-Time)

Housing Focused Shelter Worker - Calgary Women's Shelter (Part-time)

Housing Focused Shelter Worker- Casual/Relief

Overnight Relief Worker

Beltline Outreach Worker 4pm to Midnight

Child & Youth Worker - NH Calgary

Peer Support Worker - ROSC Relief

24/7 Developmental Wellness Worker

Recovery Care Worker - Relief

Health Care Aide (Certified)- Casual

FT Encampment Worker, Confluence – Term Ending Nov 2026

PT Encampment Worker, Confluence – Term Ending Nov 2026

Casual Crisis Intervention Worker

Program Supervisor, Recovery Oriented System of Care

Community Outreach Supervisor

Philanthropy Specialist, Grants & Partnerships

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