Job Board > Program Support Worker - Lookout Housing and Health Society
Position: Program Support Worker
Deadline: October 31, 2024
Posted: October 24, 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
Sumas ABI, Abbotsford
Days and Hours of work
Sunday through Thursday
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 Program Support Worker reports to the Program Manager or designate and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The Program Support Worker carries out a variety of duties related to the operation of the facility including accepting referrals based on predetermined criteria, intake and orienting guests, providing Resource that meets the mental, developmental and/or physical disabilities of the guests. This position deals with the public, other service agencies and professionals involved in the Resource of the guests.
Job Duties
Will participate in tenant intakes, and provide support services and assessments
Will identify challenges for tenants, develop service plans, crisis intervention, and administer finances and medication
Ensure that basic needs are met by working closely with individuals on a long-term, ongoing basis
Complete required paperwork and maintain statistical and evaluative data
Assist with volunteers and practicum students on site
Some external work is likely to occur; use of an automobile may, at times, be useful
Assists clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts and transfers, grooming, and toileting
Qualifications / Required Skills
Qualifications & Competence
Diploma in Community Social Services
Minimum Grade 12 education plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Familiarity with community resources, particularly addiction, mental health, and harm reduction
Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine
Must have Class 5 driver's License, Drivers Abstract and Business Insurance
Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
Ability to work independently or in a team setting
Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries
Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
Quick learner and self-motivated
Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment
A minimum two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
Criminal Record Clearance for the 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 31, 2024 at 5:00pm
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume to: https://careers.lookoutsociety.ca/job-invite/1364/
**Employees of Lookout Housing and Health Society must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on SAP. **