Shelter Worker, Emergency Response

Job overview

The Shelter Worker role is onsite at disaster response locations across Louisiana, with Baton Rouge as the listing location. Pay is $20–$22 per hour. The Workforce Group partners with federal, state, and local governments to meet community needs during emergency response operations. The worker supports shelter residents with intake, supplies, general inquiries, and facility upkeep. The role helps maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment for people displaced during a crisis.

What you'll do

• Assist with resident intake, registration, and orientation
• distribute meals, hygiene items, bedding, and supplies
• monitor common areas for safety and cleanliness
• assist residents with inquiries and special needs when possible
• document concerns
• follow shelter policies
• help set up and break down facilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shelter worker

emergency response

resident intake

food distribution

hygiene supplies

shelter operations

baton rouge la

the workforce group

$20–$22/hr

seasonal deployment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

These are seasonal positions that may require short-notice deployment, generally for several days to a few weeks and possibly 30 days or more. Candidates should be available to deploy within 24–72 hours of notification.

About the employer

The Workforce Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.