Evening Shelter Navigator & Intake

Wasauksing; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Wasauksing First Nation is seeking a Part-Time Social Navigator & Intake Worker to support the shelter team. The role covers 5:30pm–10:30pm, offering crisis counselling, intake support, and referrals for Indigenous residents and shelter guests on and off reserve.

Under the Housing Manager, you will maintain a welcoming environment, conduct client assessments, and document services while coordinating with community resources. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work or related field is an asset.
• 2–3 years frontline social services experience required.
• Registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous perspectives and community supports.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with shelter team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proficient with MS 365.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a warm, welcoming shelter environment for guests.
• Assess client needs to determine services and eligibility.
• Provide crisis counselling and safety planning.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate intake records.
• Provide referrals to community resources.
• Coordinate with shelter staff and managers on incident reporting.
• Complete daily documentation and information sharing.
• Support flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Empathy

Interviewing

Crisis counselling

Documentation

Confidentiality

Referrals

Team collaboration

Microsoft 365

Education

Social work degree or related

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Wasauksing First Nation is seeking a Part-Time Social Navigator & Intake Worker to support the shelter team. The role covers 5:30pm–10:30pm, offering crisis counselling, intake support, and referrals for Indigenous residents and shelter guests on and off reserve.

Under the Housing Manager, you will maintain a welcoming environment, conduct client assessments, and document services while coordinating with community resources. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is required.