Morningstar Mission Warming Centre will be opening November 1st, 2026, until April 30th, 2027, in Napanee. This will be our eighth year of operation; it is staff-led. We are currently hiring Front Line Overnight staff members.

Warming Centre Vision:
Success will be fostering an overnight environment that is safe, inclusive and welcoming to those who come through the doors. We will strive to create trust and genuine connection with unhoused individuals.

Job Title: Warming Centre Front Line and Overnight Staff

Reports to: The Warming Centre Program Coordinator

Job Description: The Warming Centre Frontline and Overnight Staff will be responsible for:

• Creating a welcoming, supportive, respectful and safe atmosphere.
• Providing assistance and interim support to clients in attendance.
• Continually promoting safety and security, acting as required.
• Maintaining, cleaning, and sanitizing the environment as required.
• Attending program meetings and training sessions as requested.
• Triaging individuals and families who seek emergency assistance for their housing crisis through administration of screening and coordinated intake protocol.
• Identify and encourage individuals to connect with agency resources related to housing, mental health and addictions and food programs.
• Providing essential program services to meet the immediate need of clients for safe overnight accommodation, nutrition and hygiene, and security of belongings.
• Making connections with other community services to assist the individual.
• Data collection.
• Staying up to date on communications by monitoring emails, Slack and shift notes.
• Completion of incident reports as per policy.
• Completing other duties as assigned by Warming Centre Program Coordinator.

Required skills, Knowledge, Qualifications

• University degree or community college diploma in related discipline an asset. Minimum two-year work experience in human services, or similar setting and applicable training. Candidates with lived experiences are encouraged to apply.
• Ability and availability to work up to 10-hour night shifts, to be scheduled between the hours of 5 pm and 11 am weekdays and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. Must be available a minimum of one shift every other weekend.
• Current First Aid and CPR mandatory.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training or related training an asset (training provided to those who do not have current certification). Suicide Alertness Training an asset.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 20 lbs (including up and down stairs) and have ability to respond quickly in situations.
• Successful candidates must provide a current CPIC – Vulnerable Sector Screen, at least one week before first scheduled shift.
• Strong problem solving, conflict resolution mediation skills and written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of homelessness and affordable housing issues within the community and the strategies to end chronic homelessness.
• Knowledge of Morningstar Mission programs and services.
• Knowledge of the resources in the community for individuals, youth and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, living in poverty, or living with mental health or addiction issues.
• Knowledge of and adherence to privacy policies within the organization related to confidentiality of client information.
• Ability to assist in helping individuals move towards utilizing housing resources available in and around our community.
• Ability to identify and assess risk and implement strategies which minimize risk to self, volunteer, staff, the client, and others.
• Ability to function as a participating member of the team and foster positive workplace relationships.
• As a grassroots Christian organization, applicant must be comfortable in a faith-based organization.

Position and Wage:

• $20-$22 per hour (based on skills, knowledge and qualifications)
• · Contract position, Nov. 1st, 2026 until April 30th, 2027 (training the week of October 26-30)
• Shifts available are between the hours of 5pm and 11am, five days a week and 24 hours on weekends and holidays.
• Hiring for the current open positions:

1 Full-Time Staff (35-40 hr/week, must work 10 hr overnight shifts)

4-7 Part–Time Staff (20–35 hr/week, must be able/available to work 10 hr overnight shifts and 4 hr shifts from 5-9pm and 7-11am)

1-2 Casual Staff )0-20 hr/week, minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month)

Please apply to:

[email protected]

Please include a cover letter and resume clearly outlining:

• How your skills and experiences correspond with the specific job qualifications.
• Your availability and the position you wish to apply for.

All applicants will be considered immediately upon receipt of resume and covering letter. We appreciate all applications; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.