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Job Description / Duties

We are hiring Casual Tenant Support Workers – Duncan, BC

Lookout Housing and Health Society is a non-profit organization that provides caring, non-judgmental, non-sectarian services to adults facing homelessness. We go beyond traditional solutions to homelessness by fostering growth and change, providing innovative services and building collaborative partnerships.

We invite applications for Casual Tenant Support Workers. The TSW provides support, assistance, and basic skill training to high risk adults, in order to establish and maintain as independent and stable living situation as possible within the community. TSWs will perform duties such as developing individual tenant plans, developing and coordinating motivational programs and working with the tenant to develop a flexible plan of action which will address such issues and needs as: housing, health, treatment and finances. The TSW participates in tenant selection and related duties such as financial management documentation.

You’ll be a good fit at Lookout if you:

· are client-centered and non-judgemental

· are compassionate and respectful

· have strong communication and teamwork skills

· demonstrate flexibility and ability to problem solve

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:

· Related Community Certificate/Diploma preferred plus one (1) year recent related experience

· OFA 1 First Aid Certificate required

· Must have two doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

· Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training an asset

· Harm Reduction/ Naloxone Training an asset

· A minimum of two (2) years sobriety, if drug and alcohol an issue Successful applicants will be required to complete a vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment.

Since we provide service 24/7, we need dedicated people with flexible schedules. Most of our employees start on a casual basis, gaining skills and experience while working towards regular full-time and part-time positions. Starting wage is $26.42 per hour, as per BCGEU Collective Agreement, plus 9.6% in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays for casuals. Lookout serves a diverse community so we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and cultures to apply. Successful applicants will be required to complete a vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment.

Additional Information

Lookout serves a diverse community so we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and cultures to apply. Successful applicants will be required to complete a vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment.

Salary: $26.42 Per Hour (as per the Collective Agreement)

Contact Information

For more information www.lookoutsociety.ca

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume to work@lookoutsociety.ca (quote Casual TSW Duncan) in the subject line

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. ONLY THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

Employer Profile

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 responsible and independent individuals. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca.