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Mobile Case Planner #1188 - Lookout Housing and Health Society

Province: Langley , British Columbia
Position: Mobile Case Planner #1188
Deadline: December 21, 2023
Posted: December 14, 2023
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Job Description / Duties

NOTICE: JOB POSTING #1188

POSITION: Mobile Case Planner (Grid 34) 1 Full Time Temporary – Langley CBVI Hotel

(Position is temporary until incumbent returns)

HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK:

• Monday through Friday
• Shift times will be from 08:30 - 16:30 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 Mobile Case Planner (MCP) 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. MCPs are direct support staff working with guests who struggle with a variety of issues such as addictions and mental health. MCPs carry out a variety of duties related to supporting and referring guests to services.

JOB DUTIES (In Brief):

• 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 and a Class 5 Driver’s Licence and Driver’s Abstract
• 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

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: $30.64 (as per the Collective Agreement)

Contact Information

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume, and quote Job Posting # in the subject line to: Jazzmyn.Jory@lookoutsociety.ca

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until December 21, 2023 at 5:00pm

“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 notify manager of intent to apply. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

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