Job Board > Shelter Case Worker - Lookout Housing and Health Society
Position: Shelter Case Worker
Deadline: October 10, 2024
Posted: October 3, 2024
Job Description / Duties
Employment Status
Full Time Temporary until incumbent returns
Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to adults, with low or no income, who have few, if any, housing or support options. As the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. We believe that helping people help themselves is essential in addressing homelessness and all the issues that surround it. Securing appropriate housing is the first and most essential step in achieving independence for individuals. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca
Location
Lonzo Shelter, Abbotsford
Days and Hours of work
Monday through Friday
Shift times will be 07:30 - 15:30 Hours
Shifts are 7.5 hours in length
Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice
Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews
Job Summary
The Shelter Case Worker (SCW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. SCWs are direct support staff working within a drop-in and peer support for homeless adults who struggle with a variety of issues such as homelessness, addictions and mental health. SCWs carry out a variety of duties related to supporting and referring guests to services.
Job Duties
Provide support, supervision, and assistance to homeless adults who may be facing multiple barriers
Assist guests with identifying and assessing needs/issues and developing a flexible plan of action to ensure basic requirements are met; may relate to housing, food, health, legal, financial, and other needs
Follow up on crisis support by referring to various community and other services to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all
Provide other related on-site services
Complete required records and maintain statistical data
Support others in the shelter who are in need of assistance
Provide assistance for new staff
Job duties are complex and may have a few disagreeable factors
Qualifications / Required Skills
Qualifications & Competence
· Related Diploma or Certificate; or minimum Grade 12 education, plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
· Familiarity with community resources; particularly addiction, mental health, welfare and harm reduction
· Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
· Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine
· Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
· Demonstrated Case Planning skills
· Ability to work independently or in a team setting
· Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
· Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills
· Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries
· Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
· Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment
· A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
· Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector
Additional Information
“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.
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Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.
Salary: $31.56 - 33.28 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)
Contact Information
Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until October 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume to: https://careers.lookoutsociety.ca/job-invite/1252/
**Employees of Lookout Housing and Health Society must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on SAP. **