INTERNAL ONLY - Guest Support Worker, Main Temporary Full-Time (Until December 31, 2026)

The Gathering Place; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gathering Place welcomes a Guest Support Worker to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care for Guests facing homelessness, mental health challenges, or substance use. You will work within an interdisciplinary team in the Main Building to create a safe, welcoming space that respects dignity and individuality.

The role offers flexible hours (days, evenings, weekends) and opportunities to collaborate with internal teams and external partners, with a focus on harm-reduction and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in healthcare, social services, or related field.
• Experience in shelters, residential care, or community support.
• Knowledge of community resources for homelessness and addictions.

Responsibilities

• Support Guests by addressing basic needs (food, hygiene, shelter) while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Build rapport using harm-reduction, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches.
• De-escalate crises and maintain a safe environment for Guests, staff, and Volunteers.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Follow policies and safety protocols aligned with trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices.
• Maintain accurate notes and contribute to communication and documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and service improvement initiatives.
• Perform light housekeeping (e.g., room setup, spill cleanup) and offsite errands.
• Open to cross-training across Mercy House

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Diversity & inclusion

Community resources knowledge

Vulnerable Sector Check

Education

Post-secondary education in healthcare or related field

Job description

Job Title: Guest Support Worker

Reports to: Manager of Guest Services

Location: Main Building

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (Until December 31, 2026)

Rate of Pay: $25.25 per hour

Hours: Flexible - Days, Evenings, Weekends

PCN: 01-300-028

The Guest Support Worker plays a frontline role in providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or substance use. As part of an interdisciplinary team, this position helps create a safe, respectful, and welcoming space for all Guests.

What You’ll Do

• Support Guests by addressing basic needs (food, hygiene, shelter) while maintaining professional boundaries
• Build rapport using harm-reduction, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches
• De-escalate crises and maintain a safe environment for Guests, staff, and Volunteers
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure continuity of care
• Follow policies and safety protocols aligned with trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices
• Maintain accurate notes and contribute to communication and documentation
• Participate in team meetings, training, and service improvement initiatives
• Perform light housekeeping (e.g., room setup, spill cleanup) and offsite errands
• Open to cross-training across Mercy House

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in healthcare, social services, or related field
• Experience in shelters, residential care, or community support
• Knowledge of community resources for those facing homelessness and addictions
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to equity and inclusion
• Comfortable with physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs)
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Clear Record of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• Equivalent education/experience may be considered.

CLOSING DATE: November 17, 2026