Community Support Worker
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
$22.08 CAD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $22.08 CAD / hour
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- Experience
- 1–2 years of experience working with vulnerable populations, preferably in shelters, outreach, or community services.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Community Support Worker
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Pay Rate: $20–$22 per hour
Shifts: Morning, Evening & Overnight
About the Opportunity
Staffmax is recruiting Community Support Workers on behalf of our client, a community shelter in Winnipeg.
We are seeking compassionate, reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting vulnerable populations. In this role, you will provide frontline assistance to community members, promote a safe and welcoming environment, and connect individuals with essential resources using trauma-informed and culturally sensitive practices.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide direct support to community members accessing shelter and drop-in services, including meals, clothing, and other essential resources.
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Build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
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Connect individuals with housing, healthcare, mental health, and community resources.
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Apply trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and Housing First principles.
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Respond to emergencies, conflicts, and challenging situations using de-escalation techniques.
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Maintain accurate incident reports, daily logs, and documentation.
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Assist with daily shelter operations, clean-ups, and volunteer coordination.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Post-secondary education in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
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1–2 years of experience working with vulnerable populations, preferably in shelters, outreach, or community services.
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Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
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Knowledge of homelessness, mental health, substance use, and community resources.
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Understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, cultural awareness, and Indigenous community perspectives.
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Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations professionally.
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Flexibility to work morning, evening, or overnight shifts.
Preferred Certifications & Assets
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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
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CPR/First Aid and Mental Health First Aid
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Experience with HIFIS4
Why Apply?
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Competitive pay of $20–$22 per hour
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Morning, evening, and overnight shift opportunities
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Meaningful work making a positive impact in the community
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Supportive and inclusive work environment
Apply Today!
If you're passionate about helping others and making a difference in your community, apply today through Staffmax!
Staffmax is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Community Support Worker at Staffmax will provide direct support to people using shelter and drop-in services, and connect them to housing, healthcare and mental health resources. They will also respond to conflicts and emergencies and keep incident reports and daily logs.
Requirements
Candidates need post-secondary education in social work or human services, or equivalent experience, plus 1 to 2 years working with vulnerable populations. Strong communication, conflict-resolution and crisis skills, and knowledge of trauma-informed care and harm reduction, are required.
Skills
- De-escalation
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Harm reduction
- Housing First
- Case referral
- Incident reporting
- Documentation
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural awareness
- Indigenous perspectives
- Client relationship building
- HIFIS4
- NVCI
- ASIST
- CPR/First Aid
- Mental Health First Aid
- Volunteer coordination
Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Community Support Worker
- shelter
- drop-in
- homelessness
- harm reduction
- trauma-informed care
- Housing First
- crisis intervention
- de-escalation
- mental health
- substance use
- Indigenous
- HIFIS4
- NVCI
- ASIST
- social services
- outreach
- Winnipeg
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- NVCI
- ASIST
- CPR/First Aid
- Mental Health First Aid
Tools
- HIFIS4
Fields of study
- Social Work
- Human Services