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Outreach Worker - Homelessness

@ Canadian Red Cross Society, The

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Québec

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The Canadian Red Cross is hiring an Outreach Worker for Homelessness to support people at an overnight warming centre in Saint-Laurent, Montréal. The work covers de-escalation, referrals and site operations over a four-month casual assignment. The role requires availability 24/7 for day or night shifts and some weekends, with an E-PIC pre-employment check.

Responsabilités :

  • Intervenir en situation de crise par désescalade
  • Accueillir et orienter les personnes vers les ressources
  • Maintenir des espaces communs propres et accueillants
  • Documenter les interventions dans l'outil de suivi
  • Administrer la naloxone selon les protocoles

Résumé des exigences :

  • DEC en travail social, intervention jeunesse, criminologie, psychologie ou domaine connexe
  • 1 à 3 ans d'expérience auprès de personnes en situation d'itinérance
  • Disponibilité 24/7, quarts de jour et de nuit, certaines fins de semaine
  • Excellente communication écrite et orale en français
  • Formation en premiers soins psychologiques un atout

Outils et compétences

Visitor logIntervention tracking tool
Source et dates

Type de source non vérifié · tbe

Date publiée par l’employeur
2026-10-26
Première détection par notre source
2026-10-15
Mise à jour du dossier source
2026-10-26

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Détails du poste

NiveauDébutant
DomaineServices sociaux et communautaires
Expérience1 an(s) et plus
Horairejour, fins de semaine, nuit
Déplacementsavion : aucun · route : aucun
Milieu de travailRésidence de soins
PositionAssis et debout
Exigences physiquesphysique modéré · ordinateur modéré
LanguesFrench, English
Permis et certificationsEnhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC), Psychological First Aid
Vérificationscasier judiciaire
FormationCollégial (DEC) (exigé)
Domaines d’étudesSocial work, Youth intervention, Criminology, Special education, Psychology

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Description

Title: Outreach Worker – Homelessness

Employee Working Location: In-person (Montreal, QC)

Employment status: Casual

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2026, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

The CRC is seeking an Outreach Worker - Homelessness to help implement interventions for individuals experiencing homelessness at an overnight warming centre located in the Saint-Laurent borough of Montréal.

Over a four-month period, the incumbent will draw on their recognized expertise in managing shelter sites for people impacted by disasters to respond with compassion and efficiency to a growing emergency situation.

In this role, you will:

  • Respond to crisis or conflict situations using de-escalation and tension management strategies.

  • Promote well-being and maintain a consistent, reassuring presence in common areas to prevent tensions and foster a respectful environment.

  • Listen actively and provide support to meet individuals’ immediate needs, including referrals to appropriate resources.

  • Ensure that common spaces are welcoming and sanitary throughout their shifts.

  • Support the operations team by sharing expertise, promoting best practices, and mentoring colleagues.

  • Document and update the intervention tracking tool in accordance with protocols and confidentiality standards.

  • Maintain positive relationships and ongoing communication with community partners to ensure a coordinated response.

  • Support the integration of new individuals at the warming centre, including by explaining house rules and offering available services.

  • Record site traffic using a visitor log.

  • Administer naloxone according to established protocols, if required.

  • Identify signs of distress or increased vulnerability and alert appropriate resources, including emergency services when necessary.

  • Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing on intervention practices.

What we are looking for:

  • College diploma (DEC) in social work, youth intervention, criminology, special education, psychology, or any related field.

  • Availability 24/7, to work day or night shifts and some weekends, alternating with other outreach workers.

  • Full time or part time

  • 1 to 3 years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or living in situations of extreme vulnerability.

  • Strong knowledge of best practices in the fields of homelessness, mental health, addictions, and/or social exclusion.

  • Ability to respond with calm and discernment in a dynamic, high-stress, and sometimes unpredictable environment.

  • Psychological First Aid course is an asset.

  • Strong written and oral communications skills in French. Fluency in English or any other language is an asset.

  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, autonomy, team spirit and a high degree of adaptability.

Working Conditions:

  • As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.

  • Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.

  • If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

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